Print c1870 depicting Christopher Columbus kneeling before Ferdinand and Isabella following his first voyage to America in 1492.


Print circa 1870 depicting the return of Christopher Columbus following his first voyage to America in 1492. Columbus (c1451 - 1506) is shown kneeling before King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain at a welcome reception at the royal court. Also in attendance are some Native Indians he has brought back from the New World to show his royal patrons. Print by George Schlegel.


Size: 7286px × 5283px
Photo credit: © Archive Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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