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Metal 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
10"x8" (25x20cm) Table Top Metal Print
Bring history to life with our exquisite Metal Prints featuring the iconic image of The Ransom King Atahualpa, offered to Francisco Pizarro in 1533. This captivating engraving by Theodore Bry, originally housed in the Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, is now available in our premium Metal Print collection. Each print is meticulously crafted using high-definition imaging technology and a unique process that infuses dyes directly into the metal surface, resulting in vibrant colors and stunning detail. Add a touch of history and artistry to your home or office with this beautifully preserved piece of the past.
Table Top Metal Prints feature rounded corners and an easel back for easy display. Available in two sizes, 18x13cm (7x5) or 25x20cm (10x8). Lightweight and vibrant, they are perfect for displaying artwork and are guaranteed to add style to any desk or table top. The unique material is fade, moisture, chemical and scratch resistant to help ensure this art lasts a lifetime.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
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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