Caption:
The Parting of Columbus with Ferdinand and Isabella, 3rd August 1492. Queen Isabella I of Castile (1451-1504) and King Ferdinand II of Aragon (1452-1516) helped fund Columbus's explorations. After an engraving from Theodorus de Bry's (1528-1598) 'Voyages to India' 1601. Taken from 'A Book of Discovery', published by T. C. & E. C. Jack Ltd. 1912. (Colorised black and white print).