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Premium Framed Print : Indians pour liquid gold into the mouth of a Spaniard, 1594. Creator: Bry, Theodor de (1528-1598)
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Indians pour liquid gold into the mouth of a Spaniard, 1594. Creator: Bry, Theodor de (1528-1598)
Indians pour liquid gold into the mouth of a Spaniard, 1594. Private Collection
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Media ID 19064989
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Cannibalism Indians Native Americans New World Theodor De 1528 1598 1594 Copper Engraving
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print captures a powerful and thought-provoking moment in history. Titled "Indians pour liquid gold into the mouth of a Spaniard, 1594" it was created by the talented artist Bry, Theodor de (1528-1598). This baroque copper engraving showcases an intense scene that speaks volumes about colonial encounters in the New World. In this image, we witness a significant clash of cultures as indigenous Indians from South America pour liquid gold into the mouth of a Spaniard. The act itself symbolizes both wealth and power, highlighting the complex dynamics between conquerors and conquered during this period. The graphic arts employed by Bry skillfully convey the tension and drama surrounding this event. Through his meticulous attention to detail, he transports us back to Holland in 1594, allowing us to glimpse into one chapter of human cannibalism's dark history. Preserved within a private collection today, this fine art piece serves as a reminder of our shared past and prompts reflection on themes such as colonization, exploitation, and cultural clashes. It invites viewers to contemplate how these historical events continue to shape our present-day world.
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