Age Of Discovery Collection (#4)

VASCO NUNEZ de BALBOA (1475-1519). Spanish explorer. Balboa taking possession of the Pacific Ocean for Spain on September 29, 1513. Color lithograph, 19th century

HERNANDO CORTES, 1519. Cortes (center), his conquistador Bernal Diaz, and a band of Tlaxcaltecs marching to Tenochtitlan (present-day Mexico City) in 1519. From the Lienzo de Tlaxcala canvas

SPANISH CONQUEST, c1519. The arrival in Mexico of a Spanish ship from Cuba, c1519. Aztec drawing

HERNANDO CORTES and a Tlaxcaltec chief supervise native Indians building boats for Cortes and his men to sail against Tenochtitlan, 1521. Aztec drawing

PERU: ATAHUALPA & PIZZARO. The first meeting, in 1532, of Francisco Pizarro and Atahualpa, the last Inca king of Peru. Drawing from El primer nueva cronica y buen gobierno

Map of the Moluccas, 1522 (manuscript on vellum)
XCF701482 Map of the Moluccas, 1522 (manuscript on vellum) by Toreno, Nuno Garcia de (16th century); Biblioteca Reale, Turin

Monument of the Discoveries, Lisbon, Portugal, Europe

CALIFORNIA: NEW ALBION MAP. Map of the California coastline near the port of New Albion, based on the explorations of Sir Francis Drake in 1579

FLORIDA: SPANISH FORT. Plan of the Spanish Fort of Santa Elena in Florida. Drawing, 1595

BRAZIL EXPLORATION, 1509. Account of a Spanish expedition to Brazil under Juan Diaz de Solis and Vicente Yanez Pinzon from a compilation by Antonio de Herrera, published at Leyden, 1509

HERNANDO CORTES (1485-1547). Spanish conqueror of Mexico. Drawing from the Trachtenbuch of medallist Christoph Weiditz, 1529, believed to be the only authentic portrait of Cortes

MEXICO: AZTEC DAILY LIFE. A scene of Aztec life. Illumination from the Codex Florentino, c1540, compiled by Bernardino de Sahagun (1499-1590)

SPANISH CONQUEST, 1519. Hernando Cortes ships arriving in harbor in Veracruz, Mexico. Illumination from the Codex Florentino, c1540, compiled by Bernardino de Sahagun (1499-1590)

CORTEZ AT VERACRUZ, 1519. Hernando Cortes receiving tribute in his boat at the time of his arrival in Veracruz in 1519. Illumination from the Codex Florentino, c1540

CORTES AT VERACRUZ, 1519. Hernando Cortes at Veracruz, Mexico, at the beginning of the Spanish conquest, 1519. Drawing from a Mexican codex

PERU: CONQUISTADOR. A Spanish conquistador trampling an Incan man. Pen and ink drawing from El primer nueva cronica y buen gobierno (The first new chronicle and good government), 1583-1615

PERU: SPANISH CONQUEST. Spanish ships sailing to Peru during the reign of Incan emperors Huascar and Atahualpa, c1527. Pen and ink drawing from El primer nueva cronica y buen gobierno

SPANISH CONQUEST, c1519. The arrival in Mexico of a Spanish ship from Cuba, c1519. Aztec drawing

SPANISH CONQUEST, 1524. Contemporary map of the discoveries in the Gulf of Mexico, from the Latin version of Hernando Cortes Second Letter, printed at Nuremburg, Germany, in 1524

SPANISH CONQUEST, 1519. Hernando Cortes (center), his conquistador Bernal Diaz, and a band of Tlaxcaltecs marching to Tenochtitlan (present-day Mexico City) in 1519

SPANISH CONQUEST, 1519. Hernando Cortes welcomed with gifts by Tlaxcaltec native Indians who believed him to be the god Quetzalcoatl incarnate, 1519. From the Lienzo de Tlaxcala canvas

SPANISH CONQUEST, 1519. Dona Marina interpreting at the meeting of Hernando Cortes and Montezumas envoy, shortly after Cortes arrival, 8 November 1519, at Tenochtitlan. Aztec drawing

SPANISH CONQUEST, 1521. Hernando Cortes and a Tlaxcaltec chief supervise natives in building boats for Cortes and his men to sail against Tenochtitlan in 1521. Contemporary Aztec drawing

JOHANNES SCHONER (1477-1547). German astonomer and geographer. Woodcut, 16th century

ROANOKE LANDING, 1585. The landing of the English at Roanoke Island in 1585. Contrary to the engraved legend, Sir Walter Raleigh, though the promoter of the expedition, remained home in England

JOHN SMITH TITLE PAGE, 1608. Title page of John Smiths earliest work on Virginia, A True Relation... published at London in 1608

VERRAZZANOs SHIP. Drawing of Giovanni de Verrazzanos 100-ton carrack, Dauphine

FERDINAND MAGELLAN (1480-1521). Portuguese navigator. Autograph signature

MONTEZUMA II: DEATH, 1520. Spaniards carry the bodies of Aztec emperor Montezuma II and a local lord to the water before burial, June 1520

ALVARO DE MENDANA DE NEYRA (1541-1595). Spanish navigator. Lithograph, Spanish, 19th century

FERDINAND MAGELLAN (c1480-1521). Portuguese navigator. Copper engraving, 1695, by Nicolas de Larmessin

ALONSO de OJEDA (1465?-1515). Native Indians guiding Alonso de Ojeda and his men to the gold mines at Cibao, in the interior of Hispaniola, in 1494. American illustration, 19th century

ALONSO de OJEDA (1465?-1515). Spanish explorer. Ojeda and his men, guided by natives, in search of the gold mines at Cibao, in the interior of Hispaniola, in 1494. Drawing, American, 19th century

SIR HUMPHREY GILBERT (c1539-1583). English navigator and soldier. Sir Humphrey Gilbert asserting Englands dominion over Newfoundland for Queen Elizabeth, 3 August 1583. Engraving, c1900

VASCO da GAMA: FLEET. The four ships which departed in 1497 from Lisbon, Portugal, and arrived at Calicut in 1498. Clockwise from top left: Sao Gabriel (flagship), Sao Raphael, Berrio

HENRY THE NAVIGATOR (1394-1460). Prince of Portugal and patron of exploration. Detail from a painting by Nuno Goncalves, c1460-70

VASCO da GAMA (1469?-1524). Portuguese navigator. Manuscript illumination, 16th century

WILLIAM BARENTS (c1550-1597). Dutch navigator. Barents and explorer Jacob van Heemskerk, examining a globe and map. Engraving after a painting by Christoffel Bisschop, 1863

JACQUES CARTIER (1491-1557). French sailor and explorer. Cartier and his exploration party pray for relief from their sickness in the winter of 1535. Drawing by C.W. Jefferys

COLUMBUS AT BARCELONA. Christopher Columbus at the court of Barcelona, Spain, following his return from the New World, 1493

JACQUES CARTIER MAP, 1566. Map showing Jacques Cartiers discoveries in the new World from Giovanni Battista Ramusios Raccolta, Venice, Italy, 1566

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

JACQUES CARTIER (1491-1557). French explorer in North America. Cartier ascending the St. Lawrence River. Color lithograph

BARTHOLOMEW COLUMBUS (c1445-c1514). Italian sea captain in Spanish service and brother of Christopher Columbus. Etching, French, 19th century

DE SOTO: ALABAMA NATIVE AMERICANS. The expedition of Hernando de Soto besieges the encampment of the Alabama Native Americans at Mauvila (or Mabila), 1540

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

FORT AT NAVIDAD, 1493. The fort at Navidad on Hispaniola, built largely from the timbers of the Santa Maria by members of Christopher Columbus crew

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

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The Age of Discovery, a remarkable era in history, was characterized by the exploration and mapping of new territories. Maps from this period provide glimpses into the vast knowledge gained during these expeditions. Ortelius's map of the Ottoman Empire in 1570 showcases the intricate details and boundaries of this powerful empire, and is a testament to the expanding horizons and growing curiosity of explorers during this time. Captain John Smith's map of Virginia in 1612 offers insights into early English colonization efforts in North America. This detailed depiction highlights the challenges faced by settlers as they navigated unfamiliar lands. Abraham Ortelius' engraved Azores map from around 1584 provides an intriguing glimpse into one of Europe's most important maritime regions. The accuracy and precision displayed on this map demonstrate advancements made in cartography during this age. Oronce Fine's world map from 1531 presents a fascinating perspective on global geography at that time. Its inclusion of newly discovered lands reflects how explorers were continuously pushing boundaries and uncovering previously unknown territories. Juan Vespucci's world map from 1526, based on his uncle Amerigo Vespucci's voyages, contributes to our understanding of early European exploration across continents. This significant document sheds light on how discoveries were being disseminated throughout Europe. The Cantino World Map from 1502 reveals Western half geographical knowledge at that time, showcasing Portuguese discoveries along with other European nations' contributions to expanding geographic understanding. A seventeenth-century New World map illustrates how Europeans gradually began comprehending the vastness and diversity present within these uncharted lands. It serves as a reminder that every voyage brought forth new information about these mysterious territories. A Map of Europe dating back to 1700 captures political borders amidst shifting alliances during an era marked by territorial disputes among European powers. Such maps played crucial roles in shaping diplomatic negotiations and military strategies alike.