Chili Collection

Spices used in Thai food, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

CHILI PEPPER, 1735. Line engraving by Elizabeth Blackwell from her book A Curious Herbal published in London, 1735

Red and hot
Victoria Glinka

Christ in the house of Mary and Martha, c1618-1622 Artist: Diego Velasquez
Kitchen Scene with Christ in the house of Mary and Martha, c1618-1622. Martha supervises work in the kitchen. A young servant girl, wearing an unhappy expression

Capsicum frutesceus, common chilli
Illustration by by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn (1829-1928). Held at the Natural History Museum, London

Dried red chillies, Chili Ristras, Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America, North America

Geography map: representation of Chile from an Atlas by Willem Janszoon Blaeu (1571-1638), approximately 1630
VEN5030319 Geography map: representation of Chile from an Atlas by Willem Janszoon Blaeu (1571-1638), approximately 1630. Biblioteca Angelica

Geography map: representation of the meridional part of South America (Argentina, Chile)
VEN5030237 Geography map: representation of the meridional part of South America (Argentina, Chile, Falkland Islands) from the Atlas " Amerique meridionale" by French cartographer

Photo of a drawing depicting an Italian warship ' The Duilio', by a Chilean photographer, 1870
LUX4713583 Photo of a drawing depicting an Italian warship ' The Duilio', by a Chilean photographer, 1870; (add.info.: Photo of a drawing depicting an Italian warship " The Duilio")

Indigenous Mapuche of Chile playing the game of llighetun with beans (porotos) and a ring
FLO4621247 Indigenous Mapuche of Chile playing the game of llighetun with beans (porotos) and a ring, and kechukawe (queciucague) with a five-sided dice

Algeria, Oraanie, Mascara: the broker of fried peppers, 1900
LUX4767450 Algeria, Oraanie, Mascara: the broker of fried peppers, 1900; (add.info.: Algeria, Oraanie, Mascara: the broker of fried peppers, 1900); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

Valparaiso, Chile, engraving by Lauvergne, 19th century
1721597 Valparaiso, Chile, engraving by Lauvergne, 19th century; (add.info.: Valparaiso, Chile, engraving by Lauvergne, 19th century).

Araucanian Mapuche or Moluche leader with tunic and axe, women in woven dresses, and cavalry with spear and pennant
FLO4621297 Araucanian Mapuche or Moluche leader with tunic and axe, women in woven dresses, and cavalry with spear and pennant

Costumes of the inhabitants of Santiago, Chile. Men in ceremonial poncho and hat, and a hunter in loincloth with spear
FLO4621211 Costumes of the inhabitants of Santiago, Chile. Men in ceremonial poncho and hat, and a hunter in loincloth with spear

Children attending a baptismal mass in San Jose, Chile, circa 1800. Color lithography, 19th century
NWI4876395 Children attending a baptismal mass in San Jose, Chile, circa 1800. Color lithography, 19th century.; (add.info.: Children attending a baptismal mass in San Jose, Chile, circa 1800)

Geography map: representation of the south of the coast of Peru and part of the coast of Chile in South America from an
VEN5030446 Geography map: representation of the south of the coast of Peru and part of the coast of Chile in South America from an Atlas made by the Italian cartographer Antonio Francesco Lucini

Spanish Colonial Administration: The Viceroy of Spain and the Governor of Chile riding
NWI4847387 Spanish Colonial Administration: The Viceroy of Spain and the Governor of Chile riding. From left to right: Diego Fernandez of Cordoba, Marquez de Baydes and Don Francisco Laso della Vega

Coats of arms and arms of some nations, circa 1800. (Argentina, Netherlands, Spain, Brazil, Costa Rica, Nicaragua)
NWI4850348 Coats of arms and arms of some nations, circa 1800. (Argentina, Netherlands, Spain, Brazil, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, United States, Mexico, Italy, Portugal, Belgium, Russia, France, Chile)

View of Valparaiso, Chile, engraving, c. 1850
1721594 View of Valparaiso, Chile, engraving, c. 1850; (add.info.: View of Valparaiso, Chile, engraving, c. 1850).

Valparaiso, Chile, 19th century (engraving)
1721596 Valparaiso, Chile, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Valparaiso (Chili), gravure, 19e siecle Valparaiso, Chile, engraving, 19th siecle).

Portrait of Quoniambec (or Cunhambebe), an indigenous king of Patagonia (Argentina and Chile)
NWI4850233 Portrait of Quoniambec (or Cunhambebe), an indigenous king of Patagonia (Argentina and Chile), described as a giant by the first explorers (as Andre Thevet 1516-1590)

Woman of the Mapuche people, Araucania, Chile, in traditional poncho. In the 1890s
FLO4688614 Woman of the Mapuche people, Araucania, Chile, in traditional poncho. In the 1890s, the Chilean government occupied the Araucania

Dance of the indigenous people of Chile. Men and women dance in a circle around a drummer, a man holding a standard
FLO4621220 Dance of the indigenous people of Chile. Men and women dance in a circle around a drummer, a man holding a standard, and flasks of wine

Appendiculated francoa, Francoa appendiculata, native to Chile. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Swan after an
FLO4583385 Appendiculated francoa, Francoa appendiculata, native to Chile. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Swan after an illustration by William Jackson Hooker from Samuel Curtis' "

Portrait of the son of Catiguala, chief of the Huilliches (or Huillices) - Portrait of Catiguala's son
CUL4873797 Portrait of the son of Catiguala, chief of the Huilliches (or Huillices) - Portrait of Catiguala's son. Catiguala was the leader of Huilliche people

Magellan's detroit, passage from Cape Horn to South America. 19th century colour engraving
NWI4876276 Magellan's detroit, passage from Cape Horn to South America. 19th century colour engraving.; (add.info.: Magellan's detroit, passage from Cape Horn to South America)

Chilly pepper, Capsicum annuum. Handcoloured lithograph by Henry Sowerby after an illustration by L.W
FLO4637991 Chilly pepper, Capsicum annuum. Handcoloured lithograph by Henry Sowerby after an illustration by L.W. from Edward Hamilton's Flora Homeopathica, Bailliere, London

Costumes of the common native people of Concepcion, Chile. The man in a poncho and hat
FLO4722061 Costumes of the common native people of Concepcion, Chile. The man in a poncho and hat, the woman in shawl and skirt with petticoats

Valparaiso: Portrait of a South Andean American in traditional dress, 1870
LUX4719132 Valparaiso: Portrait of a South Andean American in traditional dress, 1870; (add.info.: Valparaiso: Portrait of a South Andean American in traditional dress)

Geography map: representation of Tierra de fuego and Patagonia (Argentina, Chile)
VEN5030138 Geography map: representation of Tierra de fuego and Patagonia (Argentina, Chile), made by Dutch cartographer Gerard van Keulen (1678-1726) 1709-1713

Flags of forty countries, circa 1890. Colour lithography, 19th century
NWI4851551 Flags of forty countries, circa 1890. Colour lithography, 19th century.; (add.info.: Flags of forty countries, circa 1890)

Costumes of the people of Concepcion, Chile, with women in shawls, full skirts with many petticoats
FLO4621207 Costumes of the people of Concepcion, Chile, with women in shawls, full skirts with many petticoats, copied from La Perouse

India Pepper. Pepper, Capsicum annuum. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz 'Precious
FLO4597180 India Pepper. Pepper, Capsicum annuum. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz 'Precious and illuminated collection of the most beautiful and curious flowers

Geography map: representation of the central part of South America (Peru, Brazil, Paraguay)
VEN5030262 Geography map: representation of the central part of South America (Peru, Brazil, Paraguay, Chile) from the Atlas " Amerique meridionale" by French cartographer Jean-Baptiste

Geography map: representation of the coasts of Chile, made by Dutch cartographer Gerard van Keulen (1678-1726)
VEN5030133 Geography map: representation of the coasts of Chile, made by Dutch cartographer Gerard van Keulen (1678-1726) 1709-1713

Spanish commandant and a woman of Concepcion, Chile, in full skirts with petticoats, plaited hair and shawl
FLO4721958 Spanish commandant and a woman of Concepcion, Chile, in full skirts with petticoats, plaited hair and shawl. Illustration by Gaspard Duche de Vancy From Jean Francois de Galaup

Piment - Bell or chilli pepper, Capsicum annuum, with flower, leaf and fruit
FLO4599959 Piment - Bell or chilli pepper, Capsicum annuum, with flower, leaf and fruit. Handcoloured zincograph by Chabots drawn by Miss M. A

SANTIAGO capital of CHILE in 1867 - South America 1867
JAB4120349 SANTIAGO capital of CHILE in 1867 - South America 1867; (add.info.: SANTIAGO capital of CHILE in 1867 - South America 1867); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis.

Portrait of Catiguala, leader of Huilliches (or Huillices) - Portrait of Catiguala, leader of Huilliche people
CUL4873802 Portrait of Catiguala, leader of Huilliches (or Huillices) - Portrait of Catiguala, leader of Huilliche people, that lived in the south of Patagonia (nowadays Chile and Argentina)

Latin America. Magellan Detroit boats bypassing the Cape Horn along the Tierra del Fuego
NWI4876234 Latin America. Magellan Detroit boats bypassing the Cape Horn along the Tierra del Fuego (Tierra del Fuego shared between Argentina and Chile)

Yellow and red bell chili peppers, Capsicum annuum
5856563 Yellow and red bell chili peppers, Capsicum annuum; (add.info.: Yellow and red bell chili peppers, yellow flowers, Capsicum annuum)

Country flags in 1880: Great Britain, France, Holland, Belgium, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Russia, Spain
NWI4846627 Country flags in 1880: Great Britain, France, Holland, Belgium, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Russia, Spain, Portugal, Austria, Italy, Vatican, Greece, Turkey, Morocco, Egypt, Persia

Chili pepper, Capsicum annuum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr
FLO4563506 Chili pepper, Capsicum annuum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus' Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

Indigenous Mapuche of Chile playing the game of ciueca or palin, a hockey-like game with sticks and large ball
FLO4621232 Indigenous Mapuche of Chile playing the game of ciueca or palin, a hockey-like game with sticks and large ball. Copied from G. Bramati

Women in Chilies
Sikder Mesbahuddin Ahmed

Red chilies
Azim Khan Ronnie

Working on red chilies
Azim Khan Ronnie

Chilli farm
Azim Khan Ronnie

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"Exploring the Fiery World of Chili: From Thai Spices to Santa Fe Ristras" Embark on a culinary journey through the vibrant flavors and rich history of chili, a spice that has left an indelible mark on cuisines worldwide. Originating in Thailand, this small but mighty ingredient has become synonymous with Southeast Asian cuisine. Its fiery kick adds depth and complexity to traditional Thai dishes, making them an explosion of flavors. Dating back centuries, chili peppers have been celebrated for their intense heat and distinctive taste. In fact, Elizabeth Blackwell's 1735 line engraving captures the allure of this spice in her book "A Curious Herbal, " showcasing its red-hot essence. Across continents, chili peppers have found their way into various cultures' kitchens. Diego Velasquez's painting "Christ in the house of Mary and Martha" depicts how even during biblical times, chili was used to add zest to meals. Fast forward to modern-day Santa Fe in New Mexico, where dried red chilies hang from doorways as decorative ristras – a symbol of both tradition and flavor. Santa Fe itself is renowned for its fusion of Mexican and Native American influences when it comes to cooking with chili. The display of vibrant red peppers alongside sunflowers showcases the region's love affair with this spicy ingredient. From Asia to America, Vietnamese cuisine also embraces the tantalizing taste of chili. Its inclusion brings forth boldness and excitement that perfectly complements traditional Vietnamese dishes like pho or banh mi. Mexico holds a special place in the heart of all things chili-related; after all, it is home to countless varieties that range from mild jalapeños to tongue-tingling habaneros. As depicted on Mexico Map No , these fiery fruits are deeply ingrained within Mexican culture – adding passion not only onto plates but into people's lives as well.