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Columbus Christopher 1451 1506 Collection

Christopher Columbus, born in 1451 and passing away in 1506, was a renowned Italian explorer who is credited with discovering the Americas

Background imageColumbus Christopher 1451 1506 Collection: Silver plate depicting the departure of Christopher Columbus (molten silver, embossed and chiseled)

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

Background imageColumbus Christopher 1451 1506 Collection: Christopher Columbus before the council of Salamanca, Spain in 1487

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)

Background imageColumbus Christopher 1451 1506 Collection: Discover the New World: Christopher Columbus and his crew aboard the 'Santa Maria' approached

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

Background imageColumbus Christopher 1451 1506 Collection: Christopher Columbus in his boat, has the sail marked with a Maltese Cross

Christopher Columbus in his boat, has the sail marked with a Maltese Cross
PCT4272680 Christopher Columbus in his boat, has the sail marked with a Maltese Cross.; (add.info.: Christopher Columbus in his boat, has the sail marked with a Maltese Cross)

Background imageColumbus Christopher 1451 1506 Collection: Death of explorer Christopher Columbus in poverty in Spain, 1506

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)

Background imageColumbus Christopher 1451 1506 Collection: Conquete of the New World: Christopher Columbus claiming possession of the New World for Spain in

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

Background imageColumbus Christopher 1451 1506 Collection: The return of Christopher Columbus to Spain before King Ferdinand II of Aragon

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)

Background imageColumbus Christopher 1451 1506 Collection: A Caravel

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)

Background imageColumbus Christopher 1451 1506 Collection: Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) italian sailor discoverer of America in 1492, engraving

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

Background imageColumbus Christopher 1451 1506 Collection: Christopher Columbus Hearing the Cry of Land Land! in 1492.1910 (print)

Christopher Columbus Hearing the Cry of Land Land! in 1492.1910 (print)
2638459 Christopher Columbus Hearing the Cry of Land Land! in 1492.1910 (print); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christopher Columbus, 1451 -1506. Italian explorer, colonizer and navigator)

Background imageColumbus Christopher 1451 1506 Collection: Christopher Columbus landing in the Americas

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.

Background imageColumbus Christopher 1451 1506 Collection: Map showing the Gulf of Paria or De La Ballena as Christopher Columbus named it on his third

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)

Background imageColumbus Christopher 1451 1506 Collection: Coat of Arms of Christopher Columbus, 1892 (print)

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.

Background imageColumbus Christopher 1451 1506 Collection: Sailing ship Santa Maria, Christopher Columbus, model

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

Background imageColumbus Christopher 1451 1506 Collection: Christopher Columbus (Christopher Columbus, Cristoforo Colombo, 1451-1506)

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)

Background imageColumbus Christopher 1451 1506 Collection: After part of an original Icelandic manuscript known as the Flatey Book, from The Flatey Book pub

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

Background imageColumbus Christopher 1451 1506 Collection: Indians astonished by the eclipse of the moon

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)

Background imageColumbus Christopher 1451 1506 Collection: A Caravel

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)

Background imageColumbus Christopher 1451 1506 Collection: A Caravel, 15th century (print)

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)

Background imageColumbus Christopher 1451 1506 Collection: Light of the full moon in the port of Genes (Italy), at the time of Christopher Columbus

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)

Background imageColumbus Christopher 1451 1506 Collection: Theory of Round Earth: Map of the world drawn up from the discoveries of Christopher Columbus

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

Background imageColumbus Christopher 1451 1506 Collection: Christopher Columbus and his companions depart from the port of Palos in Spain on August 3, 1492

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

Background imageColumbus Christopher 1451 1506 Collection: Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) shows a map of his journey to King Ferdinand II of Aragon

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

Background imageColumbus Christopher 1451 1506 Collection: A 15th century carrack, a three masted sailing ship used in the time of Christopher Columbus

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)

Background imageColumbus Christopher 1451 1506 Collection: Christopher Columbus (1450 - 1506). Italian explorer; navigator

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

Background imageColumbus Christopher 1451 1506 Collection: Christopher Columbus

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

Background imageColumbus Christopher 1451 1506 Collection: Map of Veragua showing coastline explored by Christopher Columbus on his fourth voyage, in 1502

Map of Veragua showing coastline explored by Christopher Columbus on his fourth voyage, in 1502
2915330 Map of Veragua showing coastline explored by Christopher Columbus on his fourth voyage, in 1502. From the book Life of Christopher Columbus by Clements R

Background imageColumbus Christopher 1451 1506 Collection: The Columbus Celebration in Genoa, Italy, woodcut circa 1871

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

Background imageColumbus Christopher 1451 1506 Collection: Christopher Columbus Celebration in Genoa, 1893 (lithograph)

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)

Background imageColumbus Christopher 1451 1506 Collection: Portrait of famous conquerors and explorers, c.1865 (engraving)

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)

Background imageColumbus Christopher 1451 1506 Collection: Spanish Caravel Of The 15Th Or 16Th Century Of A Type Possibly Used By Columbus On One Of His

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)

Background imageColumbus Christopher 1451 1506 Collection: Engraving depicting La Santa Maria, the boat used by Christopher Columbus, 19th century

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)

Background imageColumbus Christopher 1451 1506 Collection: Christopher Columbus greeted by Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella of Castile on his return

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

Background imageColumbus Christopher 1451 1506 Collection: Christopher Columbus presenting gifts to the first natives to greet him on his landing in the New

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.

Background imageColumbus Christopher 1451 1506 Collection: Christopher Columbus and the egg, 1899 (print)

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)

Background imageColumbus Christopher 1451 1506 Collection: The new world, the discovery of the Americas: Christopher Columbus in prison

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.

Background imageColumbus Christopher 1451 1506 Collection: The new world, the discovery of the Americas: The landing of Christopher Columbus

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.

Background imageColumbus Christopher 1451 1506 Collection: Christopher Columbus (1451-1506), 1838 (oil on canvas)

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

Background imageColumbus Christopher 1451 1506 Collection: Italian explorer Christopher Columbus and his crew land at San Salvador on October 12, 1492, 1860

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)

Background imageColumbus Christopher 1451 1506 Collection: Native Indians watching a lunar eclipse

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)

Background imageColumbus Christopher 1451 1506 Collection: The wreck of Christopher Columbus's ship the Santa Maria, 25 December, 1492 (lithograph)

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)

Background imageColumbus Christopher 1451 1506 Collection: Portrait of Christopher Columbus, 1892 (bronze medal)

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)

Background imageColumbus Christopher 1451 1506 Collection: Christophe COLOMB lands in San Salvador. Engraving 1844

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.

Background imageColumbus Christopher 1451 1506 Collection: Representation of the departure of Christopher Columbus to the New World

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

Background imageColumbus Christopher 1451 1506 Collection: Expedition of Christopher Columbus , in the Sargasso Sea, 1492

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)

Background imageColumbus Christopher 1451 1506 Collection: Christopher Columbus studies a map in his office in Spain, 15th century

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)

Background imageColumbus Christopher 1451 1506 Collection: Discovery of the New World (Discovery of America): Christopher Columbus saw for the first time

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

Background imageColumbus Christopher 1451 1506 Collection: Portrait of Christopher Columbus (Cristoforo COLOMBO) (1451-1506) (1451-1506) Engraving by Thevet

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.



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Christopher Columbus, born in 1451 and passing away in 1506, was a renowned Italian explorer who is credited with discovering the Americas. His voyages across the Atlantic Ocean paved the way for European exploration and colonization of the New World. Despite controversy surrounding his treatment of indigenous populations, Columbus's legacy as a key figure in world history remains significant. His expeditions opened up new trade routes and forever changed the course of global history. Today, we remember Columbus for his daring spirit of adventure and his impact on shaping our modern world.