Christopher Columbus on his death bed with a young man kneeling at the bedside; an open chest full of documents beside. Stipple engraving by D.J. Desvachez after G. Wappers.

  • Wappers, G. (Gustaf), 1803-1874.
Date:
1800-1899
Reference:
3042896i
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Description

Columbus died in 1506 in Valladolid, Spain

Publication/Creation

1800-1899

Physical description

1 print : stipple, with etching ; image 20.3 x 24.8 cm

Lettering

The death of Columbus. From the picture in the possession of the artist. Baron Wappers, pinx.t D.T. Desvachez, sculp.t

Edition

[Finished state with letters].

Reference

Wellcome Collection 3042896i

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