Title

Ferdinand Magellan on his ship 'Victoria'

Caption

Ferdinand Magellan (c1480-1521) on his ship 'Victoria'. Allegorical celebration of the first voyage of circumnavigation (1519-1522) led by Magellan. He was killed by natives in the Philippines and the 'Victoria' was taken back to Spain by the last surviving captain in the expedition. Engraving after Stradanus, 1522.

Date

1522

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP09A00_468

License type

Rights managed

Available size

25,0Mb (5,2Mb) / 12,2in x 8,0in / 3655 x 2391 (300dpi)

Keywords

Explortion Portugese Spanish Transport Ship Sail Exploration Sixteenth century 16th century