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Piraten In Seenot / Pirates in Distress (colour litho)
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Piraten In Seenot / Pirates in Distress (colour litho)
8666133 Piraten In Seenot / Pirates in Distress (colour litho) by Christophe (Colomb, Georges) (1856-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Piraten In Seenot. Der Schrecken aller Seefahrer waren ausser den Naturkatastrophen bis in die Neuzeit hinein die Seerauber, die vor allem den Handelsschiffen auflauerten und sie beraubten. Wie im Mittelalter schon die normannischen und nordafrikanischen Piraten, waren im 17 Jahrh die sogenannten Flibustier und Boukanier, die Schrecken der spanischen Silberflotten, besonders gefurchtet. Translation: Pirates in Distress. Apart from natural catastrophes, the terror of all seafarers up until modern times was the pirates, who primarily ambushed and robbed merchant ships. Like the Norman and North African pirates in the Middle Ages, the so-called flibustiers and boukaniers, the terrors of the Spanish silver fleets, were particularly feared in the 17th century. Illustration for Deutsche Kulturbilder, 1400-1900 (Cigaretten-Bilderdienst Hamburg-Bahrenfeld, 1934).); © Look and Learn
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Distress Misery Terror Wretch 17th Centuries Late Middle Age Medioeval Middle Ages Medieval Middles Ages
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This colour lithograph titled "Piraten In Seenot / Pirates in Distress" by Christophe (Colomb, Georges) transports us back to a time when pirates were the scourge of the seas. The image depicts a dramatic scene of pirate ships attacking a merchant vessel, instilling fear and chaos among the crew.
Throughout history, pirates have been synonymous with danger and lawlessness, preying on unsuspecting ships for their valuable cargo. From the Norman raiders of the Middle Ages to the notorious flibustiers and boukaniers of the 17th century, piracy has long been a threat to maritime trade.
The artist's attention to detail brings this tumultuous moment to life, capturing the intensity and brutality of a pirate attack at sea. The swirling waves and billowing sails create a sense of urgency and desperation as the merchant ship struggles to defend itself against its ruthless assailants.
"Piraten In Seenot / Pirates in Distress" is not just a work of art but also a historical document that sheds light on the dangers faced by seafarers throughout centuries past. It serves as a reminder of humanity's enduring fascination with these infamous outlaws of the high seas.
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