Bidspirit auction | Allegory on the Travels of

Allegory on the Travels of Ferdinand Magellan From Theodor de Bry's Grands Voyages - This evocative engraving by Theodor de Bry presents an allegorical depiction of Ferdinand Magellan's legendary explorations. The image portrays Magellan in full armour aboard his ship, with the flag of the Holy Roman Emperor, Charles V. The scene is rich with symbolic elements: to one side lies Tierra del Fuego, while on the other stands a Patagonian giant swallowing an arrow. Overhead, a monstrous bird soars, gripping an elephant in its claws. Condition Report: Small hole in the lower margin. Signs of wear. Image Size: 32 x 22.5 cm (12.6 x 8.9 inches). Keywords: Ferdinand Magellan, allegorical print, Tierra del Fuego, Patagonian giant, Age of Exploration, Theodor de Bry, historical engraving, Grands Voyages, maritime history, early navigation, Holy Roman Empire, Charles V, exotic symbolism, 16th-century prints.