Premium Framed Print : King of Congo, West Africa, receiving missionaries
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King of Congo, West Africa, receiving missionaries
The King of Congo, West Africa, receiving Dominican missionaries from Portugal
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Media ID 573137
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10007491
1490s 1491 Colonialism Congo Conversion Discovery Dominican Evangelism Exploration Mission Missionaries Portugal Portuguese Receiving Welcoming
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a pivotal moment in history as the King of Congo, West Africa, graciously receives Dominican missionaries from Portugal. The image showcases the intersection of royalty, colonialism, and Christianity in the late 15th century.
The royal figure is depicted with regal poise and dignity as he welcomes the European missionaries into his kingdom. The missionaries, dressed in traditional garb, appear humbled by the warm reception they are receiving from the African monarch.
This scene symbolizes a significant chapter in the spread of Christianity to Africa, highlighting the efforts of Portuguese explorers to bring their faith to new lands. It also speaks to the power dynamics at play during this era of discovery and exploration.
The historical significance of this encounter cannot be overstated. It represents a moment of cultural exchange and religious conversion that would shape the future trajectory of both continents.
As we gaze upon this remarkable photograph, we are reminded of the complex tapestry of events that unfolded in 1491 when these two worlds collided. The image serves as a powerful reminder of our shared history and interconnectedness as global citizens.
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