Christoforo Collection

The Birthplace of Columbus in Genoa, Italy, from 'The Great Explorers Columbus and Vasco Da Gama' (print)
3742814 The Birthplace of Columbus in Genoa, Italy, from 'The Great Explorers Columbus and Vasco Da Gama' (print) by English School

The First Landing of Columbus on San Salvador Island, West Indies, from The Great Explorers Columbus and Vasco Da Gama
3742815 The First Landing of Columbus on San Salvador Island, West Indies, from The Great Explorers Columbus and Vasco Da Gama, after a print in De Bry's Voyages

The First Landing Of Columbus On San Salvador Island, West Indies. Christopher Columbus C. 1451 To 1506
The First Landing Of Columbus On San Salvador Island, West Indies. Christopher Columbus C.1451 To 1506. Italian Navigator, Colonizer And Explorer

Master with his Students. (Christoforo Landino), 1492, (1917)
Master with his Students. (Christoforo Landino. Formulario di lettere et di orationi volgari), 1492. This image introducing Landinos manual for secretarial writing is considered one of the finest

Christopher Columbus Leaves The Coast Of Spain In His Flag Ship The Santa Maria On His First Voyage To The New World, 1492. Christopher Columbus C.1451 To 1506

Christopher Columbus Sailing Westward. Christopher Columbus C. 1451 To 1506. Italian Navigator, Colonizer And Explorer
Christopher Columbus Sailing Westward. Christopher Columbus C.1451 To 1506. Italian Navigator, Colonizer And Explorer. From The Great Explorers Columbus And Vasco Da Gama

Christopher Columbus In His Cabin Hears That Land Has Been Sighted. Christopher Columbus C. 1451 To 1506
Christopher Columbus In His Cabin Hears That Land Has Been Sighted. Christopher Columbus C.1451 To 1506. Italian Navigator, Colonizer And Explorer. From The Great Explorers Columbus And Vasco Da Gama

The Fleet Of Columbus, The Santa Maria, The Pinta And The Ni

The Birthplace Of Columbus At Genoa Italy. The Tablet On The House To The Right Records That There Columbus Was Born And Spent His Early Years. Christopher Columbus C.1451 To 1506

Map Showing The Voyages Of Christopher Columbus And John Cabot. From The Great Explorers Columbus And Vasco Da Gama

Italian Classroom / C15
Christoforo Landino of Florence instructs his pupils in rhetoric & poetics

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"Christoforo: Master of Exploration and Inspiration" In 1492, the renowned Italian navigator, colonizer, and explorer Christopher Columbus set sail on his historic voyage to the New World. Guided by his unwavering determination and a thirst for discovery, Columbus embarked on a journey that would forever change the course of history. As depicted in the painting "Master with his Students" by Christoforo Landino in 1917, we catch a glimpse into the world of education during Columbus' time, and is here that young minds were shaped under the guidance of wise masters like Landino himself. These students would go on to become explorers, scholars, and visionaries just like their esteemed teacher. The image also captures another pivotal moment in Columbus' life - when he left the coast of Spain aboard his flagship, Santa Maria. With two other ships named Pinta and Niña accompanying him, he sailed westward towards uncharted territories. This daring expedition marked not only an incredible feat of navigation but also symbolized courage and ambition. Columbus' cabin became witness to yet another significant event as news reached him that land had been sighted. The excitement must have filled every corner as anticipation grew among the crew members who yearned for new horizons to explore. One such landing took place on San Salvador Island in the West Indies - an event immortalized through artistry after a print from De Brys Voyages in 1601. Here we see Columbus stepping foot onto unknown shores with wonderment gleaming in his eyes. This first encounter between Europeans and indigenous peoples laid foundations for future interactions both positive and negative. Reflecting back upon Columbus' birthplace at Genoa Italy brings us closer to understanding how this great explorer came into being. The house where he was born stands proudly today with a tablet bearing testament to its historical significance - it was within these walls that young Christopher spent his formative years, unknowingly preparing for his destiny.