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John Vandelyn: Painting Analysis

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This painting was commissioned by the Congress in 1836 and installed in Rotunda in 1847. In this painting John Vandelyn was trying to show one of the accomplishments of Christopher Columbus have done. In the painting you can clearly see Columbus claiming the land that him and his sailors landed on. In spite of the natives that is there observing fearfully in the background. With the support of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella their banner waved with gratitude. However, it was not where he expected. Columbus was headed for the West Indies but ended up in the Bahamas. During this time sailing and discovering new land was prevalent. Trading was a way of life, and finding new land where you can trade was a major accomplishment. The contexts of
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