Portuguese Assault on Aden


This is an interesting woodcut image showing the Portuguese ships make the first European assault on Aden with the imposing mountains and walled city depicted clearly. This artwork is from 'Lendas da India' (Legends of India) by the Portuguese historian Gaspar Correia (c.1496-1563).


Aden | Aden Artwork


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