Framed Landing of Columbus by John Vanderlyn

Product Overview:

• Proudly handmade in the USA
• Wood frame with mat, glass front, paper duster backing with wire hanger
• Museum quality Giclee digital print using archival paper and inks
• Standard size frame measures approx. 24" wide x 156" tall
• Poster size frame measures approx. 36" wide x 24" tall

Frame Details:

We currently offer two lines of frames:

• Solid Wood Frames: Country Black Frame (main photo) or Grey Barnwood.
• Eco-Friendly BonanzaWood® Frames: Pitch Black, White American Barn, or Montauk Boardwalk. These eco-friendly frames provide the finish, look, and longevity of solid wood, yet are constructed of millions of tons of residual wood which is collected, cleaned and milled to uniform-size particles and formed to shape under intense heat and pressure.

Product Details:

"Landing of Columbus" by John Vanderlyn is a significant historical painting completed in 1846. Commissioned by the U.S. Congress, it is one of the large-scale works displayed in the Rotunda of the United States Capitol, depicting a pivotal moment in the European exploration of the Americas. The painting portrays Christopher Columbus landing on the shores of the New World on October 12, 1492, on what is believed to be the island of San Salvador in the Bahamas. Columbus is shown claiming the land for Spain by planting a flag and holding a sword, symbolizing authority and conquest. The painting celebrates Columbus as a pioneer and symbol of European exploration and discovery, reflecting the 19th-century admiration for such figures.