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Columbus sent on his Voyage by the King of Spain
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Columbus sent on his Voyage by the King of Spain
King Ferdinand of Spain sits on a throne, and points towards land as Columbus three ships sail towards it. A group of indigenous people are standing on the shore, turned away from the ships approaching. Date: 1492
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1492 Columbus Explorer Ferdinand Points Sail Shore Sits Throne
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This evocative image captures the historic moment when Christopher Columbus, the intrepid explorer, first set foot in the New World, as commissioned by King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain. The monarch, depicted in regal attire and seated on his ornate throne, gestures towards the land as Columbus and his three ships, the Santa Maria, the Pinta, and the Niña, approach the shoreline. The indigenous people, dressed in simple loincloths and adorned with feathers and body paint, stand on the beach, seemingly oblivious to the approaching vessels. The year was 1492, and the era of European discovery and colonization had begun. The New World, teeming with exotic plants, animals, and cultures, would forever change the course of history. Columbus, driven by a thirst for knowledge and the promise of untold riches, had opened up a new chapter in human exploration and interaction. This image, a testament to the courage and curiosity of the human spirit, remains a powerful symbol of the enduring legacy of Columbus' voyage and the profound impact it had on the world.
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