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Kublai Khan gives the Polos their passport, c1280s, (early 15th century). Artist: Master of Boucicaut
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Kublai Khan gives the Polos their passport, c1280s, (early 15th century). Artist: Master of Boucicaut
Kublai Khan gives the Polos their passport, c1265-1269, (early 15th century). Marco Polo (1254-1324) Venetian traveller and merchant, left Venice with his father and uncle in 1271. Seventeen years later he returned with tales of his experiences. Here Kublai Khan (1214-1294), Great Khan of the Moguls and Emperor of China, presents the Polos with the golden tablet which is their passport. Miniature from Le Livre des Merveilles de Marco Polo (Book of Marvels of Marco Polo), illuminated manuscript from the Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris
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Adventure Adventurer Boucicaut Document East Meets West Giving Khubilai Khan Kubla Khan Kublai Khan Marco Marco Polo Master Of Niccolo Passport Polo Receiving Traveller Metaphor Niccol Niccolo Polo Permission Thirteenth Century
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In this photo print, we witness a significant moment in history as Kublai Khan bestows the Polos with their passport. Painted by the talented Master of Boucicaut during the early 15th century, this artwork beautifully captures the meeting between Marco Polo and one of history's most powerful rulers. Marco Polo, accompanied by his father and uncle, embarked on an extraordinary journey from Venice to China in 1271. After seventeen years of exploration and adventure, they returned home with tales that would inspire generations to come. Here, Kublai Khan presents them with a golden tablet - their official travel document granting them permission to traverse through his vast empire. The artist skillfully portrays the grandeur of both men involved in this exchange. The rich colors used bring life to every detail - from the intricate designs on Kublai Khan's robe to Marco Polo's awe-struck expression as he receives this precious artifact. This miniature is part of Le Livre des Merveilles de Marco Polo (Book of Marvels of Marco Polo), an illuminated manuscript housed at Bibliotheque Nationale in Paris. It serves as a testament not only to Marco Polo's incredible adventures but also to the artistic talent that flourished during medieval times. As we gaze upon this print, we are reminded of how East met West centuries ago; it symbolizes cultural exchange and curiosity about distant lands. This image transports us back in time and invites us into a world where exploration was fueled by curiosity and bravery - qualities embodied by both Marco Polo and Kublai Khan themselves.
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