Greetings Card : Dutch prisoners loaded onto ships - Luanda, Angola
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Dutch prisoners loaded onto ships - Luanda, Angola
Dutch prisoners loaded onto Portuguese ships in the Harbour of Luanda after defeat in the Colonial War in Angola. Date: 1648
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Media ID 11549237
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Angola Angolan Colonialism Colony Defeated Embarkation Load Loaded Loading Loads Luanda Portugal Portuguese Prisoners
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Introducing the captivating range of historical greeting cards from Media Storehouse, featuring the evocative image "Dutch prisoners loaded onto ships - Luanda, Angola." This powerful and thought-provoking design, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, takes you back to 1648 as Dutch prisoners are seen being transported onto Portuguese ships following their defeat in the Colonial War in Angola. These high-quality greeting cards are perfect for history enthusiasts, collectors, or anyone looking to add a unique touch to their correspondence. Each card comes with an envelopes and is blank inside for your personal message. Transport your recipients to another time and place with this intriguing piece of history.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative image from 1648, Dutch prisoners are seen being loaded onto Portuguese ships in the harbor of Luanda, Angola, following the Dutch defeat in the Colonial War. The Portuguese, who had long sought to expand their colonial empire in Africa, emerged victorious in this conflict, which marked the end of Dutch control over the region. The Dutch prisoners, dressed in tattered and worn clothing, are shown being herded onto the ships under the watchful eyes of Portuguese soldiers and sailors. The decks of the vessels are crowded with men, women, and children, all crammed together in the harsh conditions of the African coast. The ships' masts and rigging loom overhead, casting deep shadows across the scene. The background of the photograph reveals the bustling activity of the harbor, with other ships anchored in the water and African porters moving back and forth along the docks. The scene is one of chaos and disorder, as the Dutch prisoners are forcibly removed from their former colony and transported to Portugal. This image offers a powerful reminder of the complex and often brutal history of colonialism in Africa. The Dutch had established a colony in Angola in the late 16th century, but their rule was marked by conflict and resistance from local African populations. The Portuguese, who had long coveted the region, saw an opportunity to expand their own colonial empire and seized the moment to launch a successful military campaign against the Dutch. The forced embarkation of Dutch prisoners from Luanda was just one of many such incidents in the history of colonialism in Africa. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of colonial conquest and the enduring impact of European expansion on the African continent.
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