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BASTIDAS, Rodrigo de (1460 - 1526). Spanish conquistador
BASTIDAS, Rodrigo de (1460 - 1526). Spanish conquistador and explorer who mapped the northern coast of South America, discovered Panama, and founded the city of Santa Marta. Oil
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This oil painting portrays Rodrigo de Bastidas (1460-1526), a pivotal figure in the Spanish conquest and exploration of South America. Bastidas, a Spanish conquistador and explorer, is renowned for his significant contributions to the discovery and mapping of the northern coast of South America. He is credited with the discovery of the isthmus of Panama and the founding of the city of Santa Marta in 1525. Bastidas's journey began in the late 15th century, a time when European explorers were driven by the quest for new lands and resources. His exploits predate the more famous voyages of Christopher Columbus (1451-1506), who discovered the Americas a decade earlier. However, Bastidas's impact on the region was no less profound. His expeditions paved the way for the Spanish conquest and colonization of South America. This painting, with its rich colors and intricate details, captures the essence of Bastidas's adventurous spirit. The conquistador is depicted in the foreground, dressed in the attire of a Spanish nobleman, with a determined look in his eyes and a map in hand. The background is filled with lush greenery and the vast expanse of the ocean, symbolizing the vast territories he explored. Bastidas's legacy extends beyond the conquest and colonization of South America. His expeditions opened up new trade routes and facilitated the exchange of ideas, goods, and cultures between Europe and the Americas. Today, his name is synonymous with the history of exploration and discovery, and his story continues to inspire generations.
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