Columbus Leaving Palos (In Half-Shadow)

"Columbus Leaving Palos (In Half-Shadow)" is a painting created by Joaquín Sorolla between 1909 and 1910. It is housed in the Hispanic Society of America. The painting measures 0.925 meters in width and 1.5 meters in height. The artwork depicts Columbus, in a dark reddish-brown robe, seemingly standing on a boat or dock. The background is dark and indistinct, with suggestions of architectural structures and possibly a ship's rigging. The figure of Columbus is rendered with visible brushstrokes, giving a sense of movement and texture to his clothing. The lighting is dramatic, focusing on Columbus's figure, leaving much of the background in shadow.