The postcard features a colorful, vintage-style mural depicting a historical scene, likely referencing the arrival of the first Benedictine monks in America on the Santa Maria in 1493. The mural is ornate, with rich colors including blues, pinks, and golds. It showcases a dramatic sky with ethereal figures and classical architectural elements, including grand columns and a richly decorated frame.
Era: 1960s
Text on card: Die Ankunft der ersten BENEDIKTINER in Amerika auf dem Schiff SANTA MARIA des CHRISTOPH KOLUMBUS im Jahre 1493 Klosterkirche Weltenburg a. d. D. Alpinerer Postkarten-Verlag Rudolf Merz, 8011 Baldham b. München COLOR-GLANZ 3528
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