The Landing at Tampa Bay- De Soto and his Followers Swearing to Conquer or Die, engraved by John Sartain

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"The Landing at Tampa Bay- De Soto and his Followers Swearing to Conquer or Die" is a historical engraving by John Sartain, based on an original work by the artist R. Telfer. The engraving depicts a dramatic moment from the 16th-century exploration of Florida by the Spanish conquistador Hernando de Soto and his expedition. In this scene, de Soto and his men are portrayed taking an oath to conquer the land or die trying, emphasizing the determination and peril that characterized the European exploration and conquest of the Americas.

John Sartain (1808–1897) was a British-born American artist who became famous for his mezzotint engravings and for his role in the development of the art of engraving in the United States. Sartain's work often involved the interpretation and reproduction of paintings by other artists, bringing dramatic historical and literary scenes to a wider audience through the medium of print.

The original artist, R. Telfer, is less well-known, and details about his life and body of work are scarce. However, his collaboration with Sartain on this piece suggests that he was active in creating historical and possibly genre works that caught the attention of engravers and publishers of the period.

"The Landing at Tampa Bay- De Soto and his Followers Swearing to Conquer or Die" serves as a visual representation of the European colonial mindset and the often romanticized view of conquest. It reflects the 19th-century American and European fascination with the Age of Discovery and the heroic, albeit controversial, figures like de Soto who played pivotal roles in these historical narratives.

As an artwork, the engraving is an example of the transfer of visual culture from paintings to prints, which allowed for the mass dissemination of images and played a significant role in shaping public perception of historical events. The piece would be of interest to historians, art historians, and those studying the cultural impact of European exploration and colonization of the Americas.

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