Vasco Da Gama Collection

Vasco da Gamas route around Africa, 1400s
Africa as known after Vasco da Gamas discoveries, from map of Juan de la Cosa, 1500. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction

Vasco da Gama and Selika, from Giacomo Meyerbeers opera L Africaine (chromolitho)
1093475 Vasco da Gama and Selika, from Giacomo Meyerbeers opera L Africaine (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vasco da Gama and Selika)

Statue of Vasco da Gama in his birthplace of Sines. He was a Portuguese explorer and the first European to reach India by sea in the 15th century. Sines, Portugal

The iconic Vasco da Gama Bridge, Lisbon, Portugal

Bow figure of the "San Raphael", the ship of Vasco de Gama (1469-1524, Portuguese explorer)
NWI4922467 Bow figure of the "San Raphael", the ship of Vasco de Gama (1469-1524, Portuguese explorer). Lithograph from 19th century illustration.; (add.info)

Portrait of Vasco de Gama (1469-1524) Portuguese navigator. Vasco da Gama portrait, with his autograph
NWI4922476 Portrait of Vasco de Gama (1469-1524) Portuguese navigator. Vasco da Gama portrait, with his autograph. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration; (add.info)

Vasgo da Gama Bridge, Lisbon
Vasgo da Gama Bridge in at dawn. Long exposure effect.

Vasco Da Gama
1578451 Vasco Da Gama; (add.info.: Vasco Da Gama (c 1460's - 1524). Portuguese explorer. From a contemporary portrait.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Vasco De Gama
1578679 Vasco De Gama; (add.info.: Vasco da Gama, (1460s- d.1524) was a Portuguese explorer, the first European to reach India by sea, linking Europe and Asia for the first time by ocean route

Portrait of Vasco de Gama (ca. 1469-1524), Portuguese navigator. Lithograph from 19th century illustration
NWI4920702 Portrait of Vasco de Gama (ca. 1469-1524), Portuguese navigator. Lithograph from 19th century illustration.; (add.info.: Portrait of Vasco de Gama (ca. 1469-1524), Portuguese navigator

Perpetual
Rana Jabeen

Mirroring
Jorge Ruiz Dueso

intersection
Paulo Nogueira

to another place
Paulo Nogueira

Foggy
paralaxa

in Blue 2
Jorge Feteira

in BLUE
Jorge Feteira

Coup d'etat in Portugal; Revolutionary artillery unit responding to fire from the warships... 1917 Creator: Unknown
Coup d'etat in Portugal; Revolutionary artillery unit responding to fire from the warships "Vasco-de-Gama" and "Guadiana" loyal to the regular government, 1917

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Vasco da Gama on board ship, late 15th-early 16th century, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Vasco da Gama on board ship, late 15th-early 16th century, (2023). Vasco da Gama, (c1460s-1524), was a Portuguese explorer and the first European to reach India by sea

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Vasco da Gama, late 15th-early 16th century, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Vasco da Gama, late 15th-early 16th century, (2023). Vasco da Gama, (c1460s-1524), was a Portuguese explorer and the first European to reach India by sea

Cable-car at Park of Nations, Lisbon, Portugal, Europe

Sunrise bridge
Jorge Ruiz Dueso

The World in the Elizabethan Era, 1926. Creators: Unknown, Emery Walker Ltd
The World in the Elizabethan Era, 1926. Map of the world during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I (1558-1603). The key shows: Mediaeval Trade routes, (the shipping in Asiatic seas was oriental)

Vasco Da Gama bridge at sunrise, Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon, Portugal. Vasco Da Gama bridge at sunrise, the longest bridge in Europe

Lisbon, Portugal. Man with backback watching the Vasco Da Gama bridge at sunrise, the longest bridge in Europe. MR

Vasco da Gama bridge over the Tejo river, Lisbon, Portugal, Europe

Vasco da Gama bridge, Lisbon
João Custódio

The bridge light
Jorge Ruiz Dueso

Christophe de Gama (Cristovao da Gama) (1516-1542) son of Vasco de Gama and Portuguese soldier during the expedition to
ELD4861848 Christophe de Gama (Cristovao da Gama) (1516-1542) son of Vasco de Gama and Portuguese soldier during the expedition to Ethiopia (1541-1543)

Second expedition to India (1502-1503) " Naval battle between the Portuguese fleet of Vasco de Gama
ELD4861618 Second expedition to India (1502-1503) " Naval battle between the Portuguese fleet of Vasco de Gama and that of Calicut

Bridge of Lights
Ariel Ling

Great voyages of discovery (colour litho)
5207733 Great voyages of discovery (colour litho) by Girard, Joseph (fl.1930-50); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great voyages of discovery)

Travels of Vasco Da Gama (litho)
6004015 Travels of Vasco Da Gama (litho) by Chesterman, Hugh (1884-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Travels of Vasco Da Gama)

Portugese explorer Vasco da Gama sighting the Cape of Good Hope on his voyage to India, 1497 (litho)
6015018 Portugese explorer Vasco da Gama sighting the Cape of Good Hope on his voyage to India, 1497 (litho) by Amschewitz, J. H

Vasco da Gama
LLM459556 Vasco da Gama by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vasco da Gama. Illustration for La Ciencia Y Sus Hombres by Luis Figuier (D Jaime Seix, 1876)

Vasco da Gama meeting Muslim natives in Mozambique 64, Francisco Barreto tricked over sliver mines by natives at
6337787 Vasco da Gama meeting Muslim natives in Mozambique 64, Francisco Barreto tricked over sliver mines by natives at Chicoa, Mozambique 65

The ships of Vasco da Gama rounding the Cape of Good Hope, December 1497 (chromolitho)
1093667 The ships of Vasco da Gama rounding the Cape of Good Hope, December 1497 (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Vasco da Gama and the Zamorin of Calicut, 1498 (engraving)
974117 Vasco da Gama and the Zamorin of Calicut, 1498 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vasco da Gama and the Zamorin of Calicut, 1498)

Vasco da Gama leaving Calicut under unexpected attack from Indian and Arab boats, December 1498 (chromolitho)
1093666 Vasco da Gama leaving Calicut under unexpected attack from Indian and Arab boats, December 1498 (chromolitho) by European School

Luis de Camoes, Portuguese poet, and a scene from his poem The Lusiads, depicting Vasco da Gama being received by
1093928 Luis de Camoes, Portuguese poet, and a scene from his poem The Lusiads, depicting Vasco da Gama being received by the king of Malindi (chromolitho) by French School

Vasco da Gama leaving Lisbon with three ships loaded with provisions, 25 March 1497 (chromolitho)
1093664 Vasco da Gama leaving Lisbon with three ships loaded with provisions, 25 March 1497 (chromolitho) by European School

Triumphal reception of Vasco da Gama in Lisbon, September 1499 (chromolitho)
1093663 Triumphal reception of Vasco da Gama in Lisbon, September 1499 (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Vasco Da Gama (engraving)
816271 Vasco Da Gama (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vasco Da Gama ( 1469- 1524)

Reception of Vasco da Gama by the Samudiri of Calicut, India, May 1498 (chromolitho)
1093668 Reception of Vasco da Gama by the Samudiri of Calicut, India, May 1498 (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Meeting of Vasco da Gama and his brother Paulo with the ruler of Malindi, May 1498 (chromolitho)
1093665 Meeting of Vasco da Gama and his brother Paulo with the ruler of Malindi, May 1498 (chromolitho) by European School

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"Vasco da Gama: A Journey through Time and Bridges" In the 1400s, Vasco da Gama embarked on a historic voyage that would forever change the world. His route around Africa opened up new possibilities for trade and exploration, paving the way for future adventurers. One of the most iconic symbols of his legacy is the Vasco da Gama Bridge in Lisbon, Portugal. Stretching across the Tagus River, this magnificent structure stands tall against a foggy afternoon sky. As dusk settles in, its lights illuminate the cityscape, casting a mesmerizing glow over Lisbon. But it is at sunrise when this bridge truly comes alive. Bathed in golden hues, it stretches as far as the eye can see - Europe's longest bridge connecting two worlds. The silhouette himself watches over his birthplace of Sines from a statue nearby, reminding us of his courage and determination. As we admire these breathtaking sights today, we can't help but imagine what life was like during Vasco da Gama's time. In an era depicted by an unknown artist in "The World in Elizabethan Era, " we catch glimpses of ships sailing into uncharted territories and brave explorers venturing into unknown lands. Vasco da Gama's legacy lives on through these images - from operatic portrayals alongside Selika to modern-day marvels like the Vasco da Gama Bridge. It serves as a reminder that with vision and perseverance, ordinary individuals can achieve extraordinary feats that shape history. So let us stand on this bridge at sunrise or gaze upon its majestic presence at sunset; let us remember Vasco da Gama's remarkable journey that changed our world forever.