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Framed Print : The ransom King Atahualpa (c. 1502-33) offered to Francisco Pizarro, 1533 (engraving)
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The ransom King Atahualpa (c. 1502-33) offered to Francisco Pizarro, 1533 (engraving)
XIR279776 The ransom King Atahualpa (c.1502-33) offered to Francisco Pizarro, 1533 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Bry, Theodore de (1528-98); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: La rancon offerte par Atabalipa a Pizarro (1475-1541); last Inca king of Peru; offered to fill a room with treasures of gold and silver as ransom of his release; Spanish conquistador; conqueror; colonist; explorer; Cajamarca; ); Flemish, out of copyright
Media ID 12787763
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Bringing Colonisation Conquest Crocodile Ewer Ewers Incas Latin American Lobster Peruvian Peruvians Plate Plates Tortoise Treasure Vases Vessels Vulture
13.5"x11.5" (34x29cm) Premium Frame
Bring the rich history of the New World to your home with our exquisite Framed Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating engraving, "The Ransom King Atahualpa Offered to Francisco Pizarro, 1533," showcases a pivotal moment in history as the Inca ruler Atahualpa presents a room filled with gold and silver to Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro in an attempt to secure his freedom. The intricate details of Theodore Bry's masterpiece, originally housed in the Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, come alive in this high-quality print. Add a touch of history and artistry to your space with this stunning Framed Print.
Framed and mounted 9x7 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 13.5x11.5 inches (34x29cm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21.4cm x 21.4cm (8.4" x 8.4")
Estimated Product Size is 34cm x 29.2cm (13.4" x 11.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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The Ransom of King Atahualpa - A Glimpse into the Conquest of Peru
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. This print captures a pivotal moment in history, depicting the engraving "The ransom King Atahualpa offered to Francisco Pizarro" by Theodore de Bry. The image transports us back to 1533, when the last Inca king of Peru, Atahualpa, found himself at the mercy of Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro. In this scene, we witness a room filled with treasures beyond imagination. Atahualpa desperately offers an astonishing amount of gold and silver as his ransom for release from captivity. The room overflows with gleaming vessels adorned with intricate designs - ewers, plates, vases - each one representing the wealth and power of the Inca empire. Amongst these precious objects lie unexpected elements that showcase both cultural diversity and exoticism; a tortoise calmly rests beside a lobster while a crocodile lurks nearby. Above them all perches a majestic vulture, its presence adding an eerie touch to this extraordinary display. This engraving not only symbolizes the tragic downfall of an ancient civilization but also highlights the immense greed and ambition that fueled European colonization during this era. It serves as a reminder of how different worlds collided in conquests that forever shaped Latin America's history. As we gaze upon this remarkable artwork captured through time by Theodore de Bry's skilled hand, we are transported to Cajamarca where two
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