1492 Collection (#9)

The 1492 ship Santa Maria and her sister ship Nina, side view

PIPERS, 1492. Woodcut from Theorica Musicae by Franchinus Gaffurius. Milan, 1492

BAPTISM, 1492. Woodcut from L Art de bien Vivre et de bien Mourir, published at Paris, 1492

ROYAL HAWKING PARTY. Woodcut from L Art de Faulconnerie, published at Paris, 1492-93

COLUMBUS: CUBA, 1492. A native Indian cacique of Cuba greeting Christopher Columbus in 1492. Engraving, 1800s

COLUMBUS: SAN SALVADOR, 1492. American depiction of the landing of Columbus at San Salvador (Guanahani) in the Bahamas, 12 October 1492. Lithograph, 1893

PYTHAGORAS: MUSIC, 1492. Pythagoras discovery of the dependence of the musical intervals on certain arithemtical ratios of lengths of strings at the same tension

PYTHAGORAS: SCALES, 1492. Pythagoras playing the musical scale on bells and on water-glasses. Colored woodcut from Franchinus Gaffurius Theorica Musicae, Milan, 1492

KING FERDINAND V OF CASTILE (1452-1516) after his 1492 conquest of Granada, whose shield he bears on his left arm: woodcut from the illustrated edition of the Columbus letter to Sanchez, 1493

Attributed to Vincenzo Tamagni, Italian (1492-c. 1530), Two Horsemen and Two Male Nudes, pen and brown ink on laid paper

Primary Master of the Strassburg Chronicle, German (active 1480s and 1490s), Maximilian, Duke of Austria, on Horseback, 1492

Francesco Benaglio, Italian (c. 1432-1492), Madonna and Child, late 1460s, tempera on panel transferred to canvas

Attributed to Piero della Francesca, Saint Apollonia, Italian, c. 1416-1417-1492, c. 1455-1460, tempera on panel

German 15th Century, The Madonna and Child Enthroned, with Saints Corbinian and Sigismund, 1492, woodcut, hand-colored in red lake, red-orange, green, blue, and yellow on laid paper

Primary Master of the Strassburg Chronicle (German, active 1480s and 1490s), King Arthur, Charlemagne and Godfrey of Boulogne, 1492, pen and black ink over traces of black chalk

CAXTONs HOUSE, IN THE ALMONRY, TAKEN DOWN NOVEMBER, 1845. William Caxton (ca. 1415 1422 ca. March 1492) was an English merchant, diplomat, writer and printer

Jean Jacques de Boissieu (French, 1736 - 1810). Self-Portrait, 1796. Etching, drypoint, and roulette on heavy wove paper. Plate: 379 mm x 297 mm (14.92 in. x 11.69 in.). Fifth of seven states?

The First Landing of Columbus at America (engraving) (b&w photo)
XJF105355 The First Landing of Columbus at America (engraving) (b&w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Columbus in What Was First Called India, Welcomed by the Indians with Gifts (engraving)
XJF105356 Columbus in What Was First Called India, Welcomed by the Indians with Gifts (engraving) (b&w photo) by English School, (16th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Columbus at Isla Margarita, from The Narrative and Critical History of America
BAL111009 Columbus at Isla Margarita, from The Narrative and Critical History of America, edited by Justin Winsor, London, 1886 (engraving) by English School

Columbus at Hispaniola, from The Narrative and Critical History of America
BAL111006 Columbus at Hispaniola, from The Narrative and Critical History of America, edited by Justin Winsor, London, 1886 (engraving) by Bry

Parting of Columbus with Ferdinand and Isabella, from The Narrative and Critical
BAL111001 Parting of Columbus with Ferdinand and Isabella, from The Narrative and Critical History of America, edited by Justin Winsor, London, 1886 (engraving) by Bry

The Landing of Columbus, from Vol II of The Narrative and Critical History of America
BAL111000 The Landing of Columbus, from Vol II of The Narrative and Critical History of America, edited by Justin Winsor, London, 1886 (woodcut) by English School

Portrait of Anton Rem; Hans Schwarz, German, about 1492 - after 1521; about 1518; Black chalk; 23.8 x 18.8 cm (9 3/8 x 7 3/8 in.)

Initial A: King David; Matteo da Milano, Italian, active 1492 - 1523; Rome, Italy, Europe; about 1520; Tempera and gold on parchment; Leaf: 33.6 x 23.4 cm (13 1/4 x 9 3/16 in.)

Initial T: The Crucifixion; Matteo da Milano, Italian, active 1492 - 1523; Rome, Italy, Europe; about 1520; Tempera and gold on parchment; Leaf: 33.6 x 23.4 cm (13 1/4 x 9 3/16 in.)

Francesco Benaglio, Saint Jerome, Italian, c. 1432-1492, c. 1470-1475, tempera on panel

Michelangelo Anselmi, Apollo and Marsyas, Italian, 1491-1492-1554-1556, c. 1540, oil on panel

Niccolo Fiorentino, Alfonso I d Este, 1476-1534, 3rd Duke of Ferrara, Modena and Reggio 1505 [obverse], Italian, 1430-1514, 1492, bronze

SPAIN: RECONQUEST, c1492. Major battle between Christians and Muslims fought near Granada, Spain. Drawing, 15th century

MINSTREL, 1492. A minstrel leads the procession to the garden. Woodcut from the edition of Giovanni Boccaccios Decamerone printed at Venice, Italy, in 1492

PIPERS, 1492. Woodcut from Theorica Musicae by Franchinus Gaffurius. Milan, 1492

ORGAN, 1492. Woodcut from Franchino Gaffurios Theorica Musicae Laudensis, Milan, 1492

PYTHAGORAS (c580-c500 B. C. ). Greek philosopher and mathematician
PYTHAGORAS (c580-c500 B.C.). Greek philosopher and mathematician. Pythagoras discovery of the dependence of the musical intervals on certain arithmetical ratios of lengths of strings at the same

FERDINAND V and ISABELLA I of Spain. Spanish ms. illumination, 1492

KING FERDINAND V OF CASTILE (1452-1516). King of Castile, 1474-1504 and Aragon, 1479-1516. King Ferdinand after his 1492 conquest of Granada, whose shield he bears on his left arm

COLUMBUS: SANTA MARIA. A modern replica of Christopher Columbus caravel, Santa Maria, made for a motion picture

COLUMBUS IN NEW WORLD. The earliest depiction of Christopher Columbus landing in the New World in 1492. Woodcut from Giuliano Datis Narrative of Columbus, Florence, Italy, 1493

LANDING OF COLUMBUS, 1492. The West Indian islands discovered by Christopher Columbus. Woodcut from the illustrated edition of the Columbus letter to Gabriel Sanchez, 1493

CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS (1451-1506). Italian navigator. Columbus landing on the island of Hispaniola, 1492. Etching, Spanish, 1728

COLUMBUS: HISPANIOLA, 1492. Christopher Columbus trading with the native Indians of Hispaniola on his first voyage to the New World, 1492

COLUMBUS: CARAVELS. The fleet of Christopher Columbus off the Canary Islands during their voyage across the Atlantic, 1492. Oil on canvas by Fred Pansing

WORLD MAP, c1492. World map showing only the Eastern Hemisphere. One of the first maps to depict the Cape of Good Hope, Madagascar and Zanzibar

CLASSROOM, 1492. A schoolmaster with his class in Italy. Woodcut from Regulae Sypontinae, by Niccolo Perotti, 1492

LANDING OF COLUMBUS, 1492. Native Americans flee in fear of Columbus. Woodcut from Giuliano Datis Isole Trovate Nuovamente Per El Re di Spagna, Florence, 1493

CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS (1451-1506). Italian navigator. Columbus departing from Palos, Spain, on 3 August 1492. Lithograph, American, 1893, after Victor A. Searles

COLUMBUS: MAP, 1492. Track of Christopher Columbus movements during his first voyage, 1492, after the landfall until he started on the return voyage

COLUMBUS: NEW WORLD, 1492. The First Sight of the New World (Christopher Columbus discovering America). American lithograph, 1892, after a painting of 1846 by Christian Ruben

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"1492: A Journey of Discovery and Conquest" In the quaint town of Lorgues, a small community nestled in the heart of France, an unlikely tale began to unfold. As Elizabeth Woodville meticulously studied her Caribbean map, she couldn't help but wonder about the uncharted territories that lay beyond its edges. Meanwhile, across the seas, Christopher Columbus, an Italian navigator and explorer with a burning ambition for adventure, set sail on his historic voyage. His determination to find new trade routes led him to embark on a journey that would forever change the course of history. Back in Italy, Lorenzo de' Medici - known as Lorenzo the Magnificent - ruled over Florence during this pivotal year. With his patronage of arts and sciences flourishing under his reign, he unknowingly supported Columbus's expedition by providing financial aid. The globe was incomplete; it lacked any knowledge or depiction of the New World that awaited discovery. Little did they know that Columbus's engraved portrait would soon become synonymous with exploration and bravery. As Columbus left shore behind him, setting off into unknown waters aboard his ship Santa Maria alongside Pinzon of Pinta from Lorgues and Marchena Works crew members from Spain. The anticipation filled their hearts as they ventured further away from familiar lands. Upon their return to Europe after months at sea battling storms and uncertainty Pope Alexander VI rewarded Columbus for his remarkable achievement. The legend surrounding this momentous event grew like wildfire throughout kingdoms far and wide. Yet amidst all these triumphs emerged tales such as "The Moor's Last Sigh, " which spoke volumes about loss and longing for what once was. It reminded us all that every story has multiple perspectives worth exploring. In 1492, boundaries were shattered both physically and metaphorically as explorers dared to dream beyond what seemed possible. This year marked not only a turning point in history but also served as a reminder that human curiosity knows no bounds.