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Morisco Collection

"Morisco: Traces of a Complex History" The term "morisco" refers to the descendants of Muslims who converted to Christianity in Spain during the Middle Ages

Background imageMorisco Collection: The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4903079 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

Background imageMorisco Collection: The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4903043 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

Background imageMorisco Collection: The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4902951 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

Background imageMorisco Collection: The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4902810 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

Background imageMorisco Collection: The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4903019 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

Background imageMorisco Collection: The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4902875 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

Background imageMorisco Collection: The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4903097 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

Background imageMorisco Collection: Tapestry of Pastrana. end 15th century (tapestry)

Tapestry of Pastrana. end 15th century (tapestry)
CUL4902902 Tapestry of Pastrana. end 15th century (tapestry) by Grenier, Pasquier (fl.1447-93) (workshop of); Museo Parroquial de Tapices de Pastrana, Guadalajara

Background imageMorisco Collection: The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4902818 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

Background imageMorisco Collection: The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4902631 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

Background imageMorisco Collection: Tapestry of Pastrana. end 15th century (tapestry)

Tapestry of Pastrana. end 15th century (tapestry)
CUL4902562 Tapestry of Pastrana. end 15th century (tapestry) by Grenier, Pasquier (fl.1447-93) (workshop of); (add.info.: The Pastrana Tapestries: The taking of Tangier (la prise de Tanger). ca

Background imageMorisco Collection: BRAUN, George (1541-1622). ORTELIUS, Abraham (1527-1598). HOGENBERG, Franz (1535-1590)

BRAUN, George (1541-1622). ORTELIUS, Abraham (1527-1598). HOGENBERG, Franz (1535-1590)
CUL4853388 BRAUN, George (1541-1622). ORTELIUS, Abraham (1527-1598). HOGENBERG, Franz (1535-1590). Civitatis Orbis Terrarum (Theatrum orbis terrarum). 1572-1617. Granada (1572). Left detail

Background imageMorisco Collection: The oath of Alvar Fanez Minaya (1047-1114) after the conquest of Cuenca (1111) - PEREZ VILLAAMIL

The oath of Alvar Fanez Minaya (1047-1114) after the conquest of Cuenca (1111) - PEREZ VILLAAMIL, Jenaro (1807-1854)
CUL4870941 The oath of Alvar Fanez Minaya (1047-1114) after the conquest of Cuenca (1111) - PEREZ VILLAAMIL, Jenaro (1807-1854). El juramento de Alvar Fanez Minaya. 1847. (146 x 223 cm). Romanticism

Background imageMorisco Collection: The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4901999 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

Background imageMorisco Collection: Civitatis Orbis Terrarum (Theatrum orbis terrarum). 1572-1617. Moriscos from Alhama

Civitatis Orbis Terrarum (Theatrum orbis terrarum). 1572-1617. Moriscos from Alhama. Volume II (etching)
CUL4935177 Civitatis Orbis Terrarum (Theatrum orbis terrarum). 1572-1617. Moriscos from Alhama. Volume II (etching); (add.info.: BRAUN, George (1541-1622). ORTELIUS, Abraham (1527-1598)

Background imageMorisco Collection: The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4902612 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

Background imageMorisco Collection: The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4901954 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

Background imageMorisco Collection: The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4903011 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

Background imageMorisco Collection: The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4902928 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

Background imageMorisco Collection: JUAN DE RIBERA, Saint (1533-1611). Clergyman, archbishop, viceroy and general captain of Valencia

JUAN DE RIBERA, Saint (1533-1611). Clergyman, archbishop, viceroy and general captain of Valencia (painting)
CUL4932627 JUAN DE RIBERA, Saint (1533-1611). Clergyman, archbishop, viceroy and general captain of Valencia (painting); (add.info.: JUAN DE RIBERA, Saint (1533-1611)

Background imageMorisco Collection: Expulsion of the Moriscos from Spain - order of Philip III

Expulsion of the Moriscos from Spain - order of Philip III
Expulsion of the Moriscos from Spain by order of King Philip III in 1609 after debate in the Council of State. It was decided to expel the Moriscos on 9 April 1609, which the king approved

Background imageMorisco Collection: Head of a black man, c. 1660-70 (print)

Head of a black man, c. 1660-70 (print)
5916362 Head of a black man, c.1660-70 (print) by Vaillant, Wallerant (1623-77); Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageMorisco Collection: Spaniard and Mulatta Produce a Morisca, c. 1715 (oil on canvas)

Spaniard and Mulatta Produce a Morisca, c. 1715 (oil on canvas)
470269 Spaniard and Mulatta Produce a Morisca, c.1715 (oil on canvas) by Juarez, Juan Rodriguez (1675-1728); 80.7x105.4 cm; Breamore House, Hampshire, UK; (add.info.: De espanol y mulata)

Background imageMorisco Collection: Spaniard and Morisca Produce an Albino, c. 1715 (oil on canvas)

Spaniard and Morisca Produce an Albino, c. 1715 (oil on canvas)
470248 Spaniard and Morisca Produce an Albino, c.1715 (oil on canvas) by Juarez, Juan Rodriguez (1675-1728); Breamore House, Hampshire, UK; (add.info.: De espanol y de morisca)

Background imageMorisco Collection: Man with turban, c. 1660-70 (etching)

Man with turban, c. 1660-70 (etching)
5916345 Man with turban, c.1660-70 (etching) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69) (style of); 12x10.2 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: Print by Anthony de Haen); Dutch

Background imageMorisco Collection: African Woman, 1628-32 (etching)

African Woman, 1628-32 (etching)
5916343 African Woman, 1628-32 (etching) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 112x84 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info)

Background imageMorisco Collection: The baptism of the Moorish of the Kingdom of Granada. Polych

The baptism of the Moorish of the Kingdom of Granada. Polych
Felipe Bigarny (1475-1543). Spanish architect and sculptor of Burgundian origin. Relief depicting the baptism of the Moorish of the Kingdom of Granada. Polychromed wood. Main altarpiece, 1520-1522

Background imageMorisco Collection: Spain. Aragon. Teruel. Cathedral. Mudejar (12th-13th centuri

Spain. Aragon. Teruel. Cathedral. Mudejar (12th-13th centuri
Spain. Aragon. Teruel. Cathedral. Mudejar architecture. (12th-13th centuries). Bell tower decorated with ceramic glaze

Background imageMorisco Collection: VIDAL, Pedro Antonio. Portrait of Philip III

VIDAL, Pedro Antonio. Portrait of Philip III
VIDAL, Pedro Antonio (17th century). Philip III. 1617. Oil on canvas. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. Prado Museum

Background imageMorisco Collection: Expulsion of the Moorish from Spain, beginning 1609 (engraving)

Expulsion of the Moorish from Spain, beginning 1609 (engraving)
KW115053 Expulsion of the Moorish from Spain, beginning 1609 (engraving) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spanish expel converted)

Background imageMorisco Collection: ISLAS, Andr鳠de (18th c. ). From Spanish and

ISLAS, Andr鳠de (18th c. ). From Spanish and
ISLAS, Andr鳠 de (18th c.). From Spanish and

Background imageMorisco Collection: PONCE DE LEӎ, Luis ( -1569). Spanish military

PONCE DE LEӎ, Luis ( -1569). Spanish military man and poet. Engraving

Background imageMorisco Collection: JUAN DE RIBERA, Saint (1533-1611). Clergyman

JUAN DE RIBERA, Saint (1533-1611). Clergyman, arcbishop, viceroy and general captain of Valencia. Canonized in 1960. Painting

Background imageMorisco Collection: From Spanish and Mulatto: Morisco

From Spanish and Mulatto: Morisco. Oil on canvas


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"Morisco: Traces of a Complex History" The term "morisco" refers to the descendants of Muslims who converted to Christianity in Spain during the Middle Ages. This diverse group played a significant role in shaping Spanish history, leaving behind an indelible mark that can be seen through various artistic depictions. One such portrayal is found in the painting "Expulsion of the Moriscos from Spain - order of Philip III. " This artwork captures a pivotal moment when these individuals were forcibly expelled from their homeland, reflecting the religious and political tensions prevalent during that time. In contrast, "The baptism of the Moorish of the Kingdom of Granada" showcases another aspect of their existence. Through vibrant polychrome colors, this piece highlights their conversion to Christianity and integration into Spanish society. It serves as a reminder that despite their differences, they were part of a multicultural fabric within Spain. Artistic representations also shed light on interracial relationships involving moriscos. Paintings like "Spaniard and Mulatta Produce a Morisca" and "Spaniard and Morisca Produce an Albino" depict mixed-race families with morisco heritage. These works challenge traditional notions of identity while emphasizing unity amidst diversity. Furthermore, portraits such as "Man with turban" and "African Woman" provide glimpses into individual lives within this community. They symbolize cultural exchange between Africa and Spain, showcasing how people from different backgrounds coexisted in harmony. Architecture also reflects morisco influence, as seen in Mudejar-style structures like Teruel Cathedral in Aragon. Built during the 12th-13th centuries by Muslim craftsmen under Christian rule, it exemplifies architectural fusion at its finest – blending Islamic motifs with Christian elements. Notable historical figures associated with moriscos include John of Austria, an illegitimate son whose lineage embodied both Christian royalty and Muslim ancestry. His story represents complexities faced by those straddling two worlds, torn between loyalty and identity.