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Neptune raising James Cook to immortality and fame, late 18th century
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Neptune raising James Cook to immortality and fame, late 18th century
Neptune raising James Cook to immortality and fame, late 18th century. The name of Captain Cook (1728-1779), English navigator, explorer and hydrographer, is being written in the book of history. In the foreground, inhabitants of America, Africa and Asia pay homage to Britannia. Cook made three voyages of discovery. On the first he observed the transit of Venus and charted the coasts of New Zealand and eastern Australia, claiming them for Britain, and on the second he explored the Southern Ocean. The main objective of his last voyage was to find a northern sea passage between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. He was killed when a fight broke out with natives in Hawaii
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Neptune raising James Cook to immortality and fame, late 18th century. In this photo print, we witness the legendary Captain James Cook being elevated to eternal renown by the god of the sea himself, Neptune. As his name is inscribed in the annals of history, Cook's remarkable achievements as an English navigator, explorer, and hydrographer are celebrated. The scene unfolds with inhabitants from America, Africa, and Asia paying homage to Britannia in the foreground. Their presence symbolizes the global impact of Cook's three transformative voyages of discovery. During his expeditions, he meticulously charted uncharted territories such as New Zealand and eastern Australia while claiming them for Britain. Cook's final voyage aimed at finding a northern sea passage between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans tragically ended when a skirmish erupted with natives in Hawaii resulting in his untimely death. Nevertheless, his contributions remain indelible. This evocative engraving captures not only Cook's immense courage but also highlights themes of exploration and navigation that were central to 18th-century society. It serves as a testament to humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge and understanding. Created by Captain James Cook himself alongside Johann Heinrich Ramberg and an unknown artist, this artwork stands as a powerful reminder of one man’s dedication to uncovering new horizons amidst religious allegories and cultural diversity.
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