Card Series 3
Poster Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Card Series 3
He shows how to stand an egg on its point, saying that to discover the New World is also possible - when you know how. Date: 1446 - 1506
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1446 1506 Columbus Discover Point Stand Shows
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Card Series 3: The Egg on a Point - Discovering the New World (1446-1506) This intriguing image from Card Series 3, a collection of engravings from the 15th and 16th centuries, depicts a man demonstrating the seemingly impossible feat of balancing an egg on its point. The caption beneath the print reads, "He shows how to stand an egg on its point, saying that to discover the New World is also possible - when you know how." The juxtaposition of the egg balancing act and the discovery of the New World serves to highlight the sense of wonder and amazement that accompanied the exploration and discovery of new lands during this period. The image may be a reference to Christopher Columbus, who famously set sail from Europe in 1492 in search of a western route to Asia, but instead discovered the Americas. The egg, a simple and common object, is used as a metaphor for the seemingly insurmountable challenge of discovering new lands and expanding the known world. The man in the image, with a confident and determined expression, represents the explorers of the time who, with perseverance and knowledge, were able to overcome obstacles and make groundbreaking discoveries. The Card Series, produced between 1446 and 1506, offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of the past, providing insight into the beliefs, customs, and scientific knowledge of the time. This particular image, with its intriguing caption, serves as a reminder of the human capacity for discovery and the sense of wonder that drives us to explore the unknown.
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