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English: Detail of the monument to Christopher Colombus (1451?–1506) at the Plaza de Colón ("Columbus Square") in Madrid (Spain), built between 1881 and 1885. It's the western side of the square base, sculpted in stone in a Neo-gothic style by Arturo Mélida (1849–1902). Relief represents queen Isabella (centre) offering to pawn her jewels in aid of Columbus' (left) enterprise. At the right, a prayer kneeler with a crucifix. At the four corners of the base there are heralds below canopies.
Español: Detalle del monumento a Cristóbal Colón (¿1451?–1506) de la Plaza de Colón de Madrid (España), erigido entre 1881 y 1885. Es la cara oeste de la base cuadrada, esculpida en piedra en estilo neo-gótico por Arturo Mélida (1849–1902). El relieve representa a la reina Isabel (centro) ofreciéndose a empeñar sus joyas en ayuda de la empresa de Colón (izquierda). A la derecha, un reclinatorio con un crucifijo. En las cuatro esquinas de la base hay heraldos bajo doseles.
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