Christopher Colombus Collection

Silver plate depicting the departure of Christopher Columbus (molten silver, embossed and chiseled)
8832383 Silver plate depicting the departure of Christopher Columbus (molten silver, embossed and chiseled) by Melijn, Matthias (1589-1653); diam. 56

Christopher Columbus before the council of Salamanca, Spain in 1487, from The World's Inhabitants by G.T
5242670 Christopher Columbus before the council of Salamanca, Spain in 1487, from The World's Inhabitants by G.T. Bettany pub. 1888; (add.info.: Christopher Columbus, 1451 to 1506)

Discover the New World: Christopher Columbus and his crew aboard the "Santa Maria' approached the New World
NWI4901168 Discover the New World: Christopher Columbus and his crew aboard the "Santa Maria' approached the New World coasts in 1492. Engraving

Death of explorer Christopher Columbus in poverty in Spain, 1506. Colouring engraving of the 19th century
NWI4920499 Death of explorer Christopher Columbus in poverty in Spain, 1506. Colouring engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Death of explorer Christopher Columbus (Cristoforo Colombo)

Conquete of the New World: Christopher Columbus claiming possession of the New World for Spain in 1492
NWI4901224 Conquete of the New World: Christopher Columbus claiming possession of the New World for Spain in 1492. Columbus claiming possession of the New World for Spain

The return of Christopher Columbus to Spain before King Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella 1st of Castile
XEE5027486 The return of Christopher Columbus to Spain before King Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella 1st of Castile (called the Catholic) after discovering America (fresco); (add.info)

A Caravel
3330654 A Caravel; (add.info.: Engraving print of a Caravel, a small, highly manoeuvrable sailing ship developed in the 15th Century by the Portuguese to explore along the West African coast)

Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) italian sailor discoverer of America in 1492, engraving
1745113 Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) italian sailor discoverer of America in 1492, engraving; (add.info.: Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) italian sailor discoverer of America in 1492

Christopher Columbus landing in the Americas
2912129 Christopher Columbus landing in the Americas; (add.info.: Christopher Columbus landing in the Americas, 1494); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Map showing the Gulf of Paria or De La Ballena as Christopher Columbus named it on his third voyage, 1892 (print)
2915323 Map showing the Gulf of Paria or De La Ballena as Christopher Columbus named it on his third voyage, 1892 (print); (add.info.: From the book Life of Christopher Columbus by Clements R)

Coat of Arms of Christopher Columbus, 1892 (print)
2915311 Coat of Arms of Christopher Columbus, 1892 (print); (add.info.: From the book Life of Christopher Columbus by Clements R. Markham published 1892.); Photo © Hilary Morgan.

Sailing ship Santa Maria, Christopher Columbus, model
952748 Sailing ship Santa Maria, Christopher Columbus, model; Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

Christopher Columbus (Christopher Columbus, Cristoforo Colombo, 1451-1506)
AIS5334390 Christopher Columbus (Christopher Columbus, Cristoforo Colombo, 1451-1506) before the Catholic kings (Isabella I of Castile and Ferdinand II of Aragon)

After part of an original Icelandic manuscript known as the Flatey Book, from The Flatey Book pub
3742758 After part of an original Icelandic manuscript known as the Flatey Book, from The Flatey Book pub. by the Norrcena Society

Indians astonished by the eclipse of the moon
5308258 Indians astonished by the eclipse of the moon.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Indians astonished by the eclipse of the moon, which was foretold by Christopher Columbus)

A Caravel
3330649 A Caravel; (add.info.: Woodblock print of a Caravel, a small, highly manoeuvrable sailing ship developed in the 15th Century by the Portuguese to explore along the West African coast)

A Caravel, 15th century (print)
3330728 A Caravel, 15th century (print); (add.info.: Woodblock print of a Caravel, a small, highly manoeuvrable sailing ship developed in the 15th Century by the Portuguese to explore along the West)

Light of the full moon in the port of Genes (Italy), at the time of Christopher Columbus (15th century)
NWI4868356 Light of the full moon in the port of Genes (Italy), at the time of Christopher Columbus (15th century). Colourful engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info)

Theory of Round Earth: Map of the world drawn up from the discoveries of Christopher Columbus (1451-1506)
NWI4848339 Theory of Round Earth: Map of the world drawn up from the discoveries of Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) and Vasco Nunez de Balboa

Christopher Columbus and his companions depart from the port of Palos in Spain on August 3, 1492
NWI4901327 Christopher Columbus and his companions depart from the port of Palos in Spain on August 3, 1492. Departure of Columbus and his expedition from Palos, Spain

Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) shows a map of his journey to King Ferdinand II of Aragon
NWI4900890 Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) shows a map of his journey to King Ferdinand II of Aragon and Queen Isabella 1st of Castile (known as the Catholic). Engraving

A 15th century carrack, a three masted sailing ship used in the time of Christopher Columbus
3253021 A 15th century carrack, a three masted sailing ship used in the time of Christopher Columbus; (add.info.: A 15th century carrack)

Christopher Columbus (1450 - 1506). Italian explorer; navigator
3521804 Christopher Columbus (1450 - 1506). Italian explorer; navigator; (add.info.: Christopher Columbus (1450 - 1506). Italian explorer; navigator; colonizer and citizen of the Republic of Genoa

Christopher Columbus
2910677 Christopher Columbus; (add.info.: Christopher Columbus; woodcut illustration from a Spanish book 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Columbus Celebration in Genoa, Italy, woodcut circa 1871
UIG5413963 The Columbus Celebration in Genoa, Italy, woodcut circa 1871.

Christopher Columbus Celebration in Genoa, 1893 (lithograph)
UIG5413806 Christopher Columbus Celebration in Genoa, 1893 (lithograph); (add.info.: delivery of the certificate of appointment for Columbus at the court of Ferdinand and Isabella, Italy)

Portrait of famous conquerors and explorers, c.1865 (engraving)
UIG5413718 Portrait of famous conquerors and explorers, c.1865 (engraving); (add.info.: Conquerors and explorers: Sebastian Cabot, Ferdinand Magellan, Amerigo Vespucci, Christopher Columbus)

Spanish Caravel Of The 15Th Or 16Th Century Of A Type Possibly Used By Columbus On One Of His Voyages To The Americas
UIG5420804 Spanish Caravel Of The 15Th Or 16Th Century Of A Type Possibly Used By Columbus On One Of His Voyages To The Americas.; (add.info.: The Drawing Is Attributed To Columbus)

Engraving depicting La Santa Maria, the boat used by Christopher Columbus, 19th century
5308893 Engraving depicting La Santa Maria, the boat used by Christopher Columbus, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting La Santa Maria, the boat used by Christopher Columbus)

Christopher Columbus greeted by Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella of Castile on his return from his first voyage to
528577 Christopher Columbus greeted by Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella of Castile on his return from his first voyage to the New World, February 1493

Christopher Columbus presenting gifts to the first natives to greet him on his landing in the New World. 1492
534959 Christopher Columbus presenting gifts to the first natives to greet him on his landing in the New World. 1492. Coloured lithograph, 1827.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Christopher Columbus and the egg, 1899 (print)
2913940 Christopher Columbus and the egg, 1899 (print); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christopher Columbus replying to his critics)

The new world, the discovery of the Americas: Christopher Columbus in prison
5313664 The new world, the discovery of the Americas: Christopher Columbus in prison; SeM Studio/UIG.

The new world, the discovery of the Americas: The landing of Christopher Columbus
5313663 The new world, the discovery of the Americas: The landing of Christopher Columbus; SeM Studio/UIG.

Christopher Columbus (1451-1506), 1838 (oil on canvas)
7337870 Christopher Columbus (1451-1506), 1838 (oil on canvas) by Furse, William Henry (att. 1831-50); 109.3x82x2.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Italian explorer Christopher Columbus and his crew land at San Salvador on October 12, 1492, 1860
7125147 Italian explorer Christopher Columbus and his crew land at San Salvador on October 12, 1492, 1860; (add.info.: Italian explorer Christopher Columbus)

Native Indians watching a lunar eclipse
5308070 Native Indians watching a lunar eclipse.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting native Indians watching a lunar eclipse that had been foretold by Christopher Columbus. Christopher Columbus)

The wreck of Christopher Columbus's ship the Santa Maria, 25 December, 1492 (lithograph)
UIG5419303 The wreck of Christopher Columbus's ship the Santa Maria, 25 December, 1492 (lithograph); (add.info.: It toook place off the coast of the island of Hispaniola)

Portrait of Christopher Columbus, 1892 (bronze medal)
MMM5470488 Portrait of Christopher Columbus, 1892 (bronze medal); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Portrait of Christopher Columbus (1451-1506)

Christophe COLOMB lands in San Salvador. Engraving 1844
JAB4121252 Christophe COLOMB lands in San Salvador. Engraving 1844; (add.info.: Christophe COLOMB debarque in San Salvador. Engraving 1844); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis.

Representation of the departure of Christopher Columbus to the New World
VEN5031153 Representation of the departure of Christopher Columbus to the New World.; (add.info.: Plate from an atlas, drawing by Giuseppe Moricci (1806-1880), 19th century

Expedition of Christopher Columbus , in the Sargasso Sea, 1492. Coloured engraving of the 19th century
NWI4851770 Expedition of Christopher Columbus , in the Sargasso Sea, 1492. Coloured engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Expedition of Christopher Columbus (Cristoforo Colombo, 1451-1506)

Christopher Columbus studies a map in his office in Spain, 15th century. Colouring engraving of the 19th century
NWI4846345 Christopher Columbus studies a map in his office in Spain, 15th century. Colouring engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Christopher Columbus (Cristoforo Colombo)

Discovery of the New World (Discovery of America): Christopher Columbus saw for the first time the land of the New
NWI4846020 Discovery of the New World (Discovery of America): Christopher Columbus saw for the first time the land of the New World aboard the Santa Maria caravel in 1492

Portrait of Christopher Columbus (Cristoforo COLOMBO) (1451-1506) (1451-1506) Engraving by Thevet, 1584
FGL5468764 Portrait of Christopher Columbus (Cristoforo COLOMBO) (1451-1506) (1451-1506) Engraving by Thevet, 1584.; Fototeca Gilardi.

Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) received by the Indians. Engraving. Cuban natives greet landing party; chief addresses
NWI4900759 Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) received by the Indians. Engraving. Cuban natives greet landing party; chief addresses Columbus on the immortality of the soul.; (add.info)

Portrait of Christopher Columbus, 1892 (print)
2915309 Portrait of Christopher Columbus, 1892 (print); (add.info.: Christopher Columbus, c. 1451 to 1506. Genovese navigator, colonizer, and explorer)

Christopher Columbus (c1451-1506) Genoese navigator and explorer on his deathbed at Valladolid
528373 Christopher Columbus (c1451-1506) Genoese navigator and explorer on his deathbed at Valladolid. Religion Christian Priest America. Chromolithograph 1893.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

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"Christopher Columbus: A Journey of Discovery and Controversy" In 1492, Christopher Columbus set sail on a daring voyage that would forever change the course of history. His arrival in America marked the beginning of a new era, as he encountered lands previously unknown to Europeans. The Spanish court in Barcelona eagerly awaited his return, their reception filled with anticipation and curiosity. The year was 1892 when this momentous event was immortalized in a print, capturing the excitement surrounding Columbus's triumphant homecoming. But it wasn't just Spain that celebrated his achievements. In Santo Domingo, Insula Hyspana, Columbus discovered an island that would become one of his most significant conquests. A wood engraving from 1878 depicts this pivotal moment – the birth of a new colony. Columbus's subsequent voyages were not without challenges. During his fourth expedition to Jamaica in 1502-1504, he faced off against Francisco Poraz in a battle for supremacy. An engraving by Theodore de Bry vividly portrays this clash between two formidable forces. Letters penned by Columbus offer us glimpses into his thoughts and experiences during these expeditions. One such letter from 1493 reveals his astonishment at the wonders he had encountered on foreign shores – an invaluable historical document preserved through print. Yet amidst all the glory and discovery, controversy also followed Columbus wherever he went. As a Genoa navigator serving Spain, he became entangled in political unrest back home. Engravings by Theodore de Bry depict him condemning Spanish revolts to death – showcasing both his loyalty and ruthlessness. Despite any criticism or turmoil surrounding him, Christopher Columbus remains an iconic figure who reshaped our understanding of the world we inhabit today. From landing on American soil to exploring uncharted territories, each step brought him closer to unraveling Earth's mysteries. His legacy lives on through depictions like "The Landing of Columbus, " capturing the pivotal moment when he first set foot on American soil.