Discovery of America
Discover "Discovery of America" by Rugendas! This captivating 1829 painting depicts the pivotal moment of American exploration, rich with indigenous figures and maritime detail. A stunning historical masterpiece.
Johann Moritz Rugendas
Johann Moritz Rugendas (1802-1858) was a German painter renowned for his vibrant landscapes & ethnographic studies of 19th-century Latin America. A key figure in Tropical Romanticism, influencing artists with his depictions of Brazil, Mexico & beyond
Museu Histórico Nacional
Explore the vast collection of over 258,000 artifacts at Rio de Janeiro's Museu Histórico Nacional, where imperial grandeur and colonial treasures await your discovery within a historic fortress and royal palace.