Columbus in the New World 1906

Edwin Austin Abbey's 1906 painting, "Columbus in the New World," depicts the moment of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the Americas. The painting features a group of men kneeling on a sandy shore, with a large ship and a sea of pink birds in the background. The scene is filled with rich detail, including the flags of Spain and the cross of the Order of Santiago. The painting is a grand and dramatic depiction of a pivotal moment in history, and it offers a glimpse into the era of exploration and discovery that defined the late 15th century.