"Christopher Columbus Presenting Native Americans To The Court Of Ferdinand Of Spain By Bakalowicz"
Bakalowicz was born in Krakow in 1833. Painter of character compositions, he studied at the School of Art in Warsaw, then came to work in Paris. he exhibited regularly in Paris, New York, London and Vienna. This important composition of characters at the court of Ferdinand of Spain represents Christopher Columbus presenting Amerindians to the King and Queen of Spain. He also offers a chest filled with gold coins and precious stones to the King and Queen. This painting has its original frame in gold leaf stucco.