The King Visits Vasco da Gama, 1904. Artist: Unknown.

The King Visits Vasco da Gama, 1904. Artist: Unknown.

2-612-693 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

King Manuel I of Portugal (1469-1521) visiting Vasco da Gama and his expedition. Vasco da Gama was the first European to reach India by sea. This discovery was significant as it paved the way for the Portuguese to establish a colonial empire in Asia. From Notabel Voyagers: from Columbus to Nansen by William H. G. Kingston and Henry Frith, published 1904 by George Routledge and Sons, Ltd.


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Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
Subject
  1. Vasco da Gama: Portuguese: Explorer
  2. Manuel I, King of Portugal: Portuguese: King of Portugal
People Related
  1. William HG Kingston: :
  2. Henry Frith: :
  3. George Routledge: :

Medium
  1. Engraving

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Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 2152x3316
File Size : 20,907kb


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  1. 0580028370
  1. 2-612-693
  1. 2612693

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