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Allegorical Representation of America
An allegorical representation of the products and inhabitants of America; various Native American men and women crowd by a small fortified wall by the water, carrying or moving animals, products, and wares exported from the new colonies in America. An American woman is lifted aloft on a huge shell by two men, and she is throwing jewellery and coins to people. Date: 1673
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1673 Allegorical Aloft Colonialism Colonies Exported Fortified Inhabitants Lifted Products Representation Wares
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This allegorical representation, dating back to 1673, offers a vivid depiction of the burgeoning trade and interaction between the Old World and the New World during the colonial era. The image, titled "America," showcases the diverse inhabitants of the American lands, with Native American men and women gathered near a small fortified wall by the water. They are engaged in various activities, such as tending to animals, moving wares, and preparing products for export. In the heart of the scene, an American woman is being lifted aloft on a massive conch shell by two strong men. She is generously casting jewels and coins into the crowd below, symbolizing the wealth and abundance that the New World was believed to offer. The water, teeming with ships, represents the maritime trade routes that connected the Old World to the New. This intriguing print, created in 1673, provides a fascinating glimpse into the early days of colonialism and the exchange of goods, ideas, and cultures between Europe and the Americas. It is an evocative reminder of the complex and multifaceted relationship between the Old World and the New, as well as the profound impact that the discovery of the New World had on European society and the world at large.
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