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Vasco da Gama erects a column in Mozambique
Portuguese Colonial History Series - Vasco da Gama erects a column in Mozambique during his sea voyage to India -1498. Date: 1498
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
1498 Colonialism Colony Discovery Exploration Explorer Gama Mozambique Pillar Portugal Portuguese Standard Vasco Voyage 15th
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Fine Art Print from the Media Storehouse Portuguese Colonial History Series. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts the legendary explorer Vasco da Gama as he erects a column in Mozambique during his groundbreaking sea voyage to India in 1498. Each print is meticulously reproduced from the original source, ensuring the highest quality and authenticity. Add this stunning piece to your collection and bring the rich history of Portuguese exploration into your home or office.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 51.2cm (14" x 20.2")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Vasco da Gama Erects a Column in Mozambique: A Milestone in Portuguese Colonial History (1498) In this evocative image from the 15th century, Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama is depicted erecting a column in Mozambique, marking a significant moment in the history of Portuguese colonialism. The year was 1498, and Vasco da Gama had just completed the first direct maritime route from Europe to India, opening up a new era of exploration, trade, and cultural exchange between the Old and New Worlds. As Vasco da Gama's ships sailed into the Indian Ocean, they carried with them the symbols of Portuguese power and influence. Among these was a large cross, which the explorer planted on the shores of Mozambique as a claim of discovery and possession. Alongside the cross, Vasco da Gama also erected a column, inscribed with the date of his arrival and the Portuguese coat of arms. The image of Vasco da Gama erecting the column in Mozambique is a powerful symbol of the Portuguese colonial enterprise. It represents the assertion of Portuguese power and influence in Africa and the Indian Ocean, and the beginning of a long and complex relationship between Europe and the African continent. The column also serves as a reminder of the profound impact that the European discovery of the New World had on the course of world history. The image is a testament to the courage and determination of Vasco da Gama and his crew, who braved the unknown waters of the Indian Ocean to reach India and return home with valuable spices and other exotic goods. It is also a reminder of the complex and often fraught history of colonialism and its enduring impact on the world today.
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