The Disembarkation of Christopher Columbus with Companions on Three Launches, on Friday 12th October 1492, At Sunrise, on an American Island Named San Salvador by Him on the Very Same Day 1892

"The Disembarkation of Christopher Columbus with Companions on Three Launches, on Friday 12th October 1492, At Sunrise, on an American Island Named San Salvador by Him on the Very Same Day" is an 1892 painting by Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky depicting the iconic moment when Christopher Columbus first stepped foot on the shores of the New World. The painting depicts a group of men in boats landing on a rocky shore, with the island of San Salvador in the background. Aivazovsky, known for his seascapes, uses dramatic lighting and rich color to capture the sense of awe and excitement of this momentous event. This artwork is a significant example of historical maritime painting and showcases the artist's mastery of capturing the grandeur of the sea and the power of human endeavor.