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The Surrender of Granada in 1492, 1882 (oil on canvas)
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The Surrender of Granada in 1492, 1882 (oil on canvas)
3247808 The Surrender of Granada in 1492, 1882 (oil on canvas) by Pradilla y Ortiz, Francisco (1848-1921); 330x550 cm; Palacio del Senado, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: The armies of King Ferdinand of Aragon and Queen Isabella of Castile laid siege to Muslim Granada. On January 2, 1492 the Nasrid ruler Sultan Muhammad XII of Granada (King Boabdil) surrendered the Emirate of Granada, the city of Granada, and the Alhambra palace.); Spanish, out of copyright
Media ID 18259381
© Palacio del Senado, Madrid, Spain / Bridgeman Images
Boabdil Capitulation Expulsion Fall Ferdinand Granada Isabella Moor Moorish Moors Moslem Nasrid Reconquista Surrender
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This print captures the historic moment of "The Surrender of Granada in 1492" by Francisco Pradilla y Ortiz. Painted with meticulous detail on a grand canvas measuring 330x550 cm, this oil masterpiece resides in the Palacio del Senado in Madrid, Spain. In this scene, we witness the culmination of a long and arduous siege led by King Ferdinand of Aragon and Queen Isabella of Castile against Muslim Granada. On that fateful day, January 2nd, 1492, Sultan Muhammad XII (also known as King Boabdil) reluctantly surrendered not only the Emirate but also the city itself and its iconic Alhambra palace. The painting depicts a clash between two worlds - Christian and Moorish - symbolizing an important turning point in history. The victorious Catholic armies stand tall and proud while their defeated counterparts bow down before them. This image encapsulates both triumph and tragedy as it marks the end of Muslim rule in Spain after centuries-long conflicts known as the Reconquista. "The Surrender of Granada" is more than just a historical event frozen on canvas; it represents religious tensions, cultural clashes, political power shifts, and human stories intertwined within one monumental moment. As we gaze upon this artwork today, we are reminded of how history shapes our present reality and how art can immortalize significant chapters for generations to come.
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