Jigsaw Puzzle : Vespucci / Hostile Natives
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Vespucci / Hostile Natives
Amerigo Vespucci encounters hostile natives
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1501 Amerigo Encounters Hostile Natives Vespucci
Jigsaw Puzzle (500 Pieces)
Discover the thrill of piecing together history with our captivating Vespucci / Hostile Natives jigsaw puzzle from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library. This intriguing puzzle depicts a vivid scene from the annals of exploration, as Amerigo Vespucci encounters a group of hostile natives. Engage in an immersive adventure as you bring this richly detailed image to life, piece by piece. With stunning colors and exquisite attention to detail, this puzzle is not only a fun and engaging activity but also a beautiful addition to any room. Travel back in time and expand your horizons with the Media Storehouse range of jigsaw puzzles.
500 piece puzzles are custom made in Australia and hand-finished on 100% recycled 1.6mm thick laminated puzzle boards. There is a level of repetition in jigsaw shapes with each matching piece away from its pair. The completed puzzle measures 40x51cm and is delivered packaged in an attractive presentation box specially designed to fit most mail slots with a unique magnetic lid
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Estimated Product Size is 50.7cm x 40.3cm (20" x 15.9")
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
This evocative image captures the tense moment of first contact between the Old World and the New, as explorer Amerigo Vespucci encounters hostile natives in this circa 1501 depiction. Vespucci, an Italian navigator and cartographer, is shown standing boldly on the shoreline of an unfamiliar land, likely in present-day South America. The natives, wary and defensive, brandish weapons and shields, their expressions conveying a sense of wariness and hostility. The central figure of this historical scene, Vespucci is dressed in the attire of a European explorer, complete with a fur-trimmed cloak, a hat adorned with a feather, and a long, flowing beard. He gazes intently at the natives, his expression a mix of curiosity and determination. This encounter, which likely took place during one of Vespucci's voyages sponsored by the Spanish Crown, marked a pivotal moment in the exploration and colonization of the Americas. The background of the print is filled with lush vegetation and exotic animals, underscoring the sense of discovery and wonder that accompanied the early European explorers as they ventured into the unknown. Despite the hostile reception, Vespucci and his crew pressed on, documenting their discoveries and mapping the vast new territories. This image serves as a poignant reminder of the complex and often tumultuous encounters between European explorers and the indigenous peoples they encountered, and the profound impact those encounters had on the course of history. This powerful and evocative print, from the esteemed Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time of exploration, discovery, and the dawn of a new world.
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