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Christopher Collection (#6)

Christopher is a name that echoes throughout history, associated with various artistic and historical creations

Background imageChristopher Collection: Christopher Webb

Christopher Webb Jockey 29 June 1995 Date: 29 June 1995

Background imageChristopher Collection: Saint Christopher

Saint Christopher
Vintage engraving by Albrech Durer, showing Saint Christopher, 1521

Background imageChristopher Collection: Meeting between the people of Christopher Columbus and the Cannibals - in '

Meeting between the people of Christopher Columbus and the Cannibals - in "
GIA4818276 Meeting between the people of Christopher Columbus and the Cannibals - in " Nova Tipus Transacto Navigatio Novi Orbi" by Philoponus Honorius, 1621

Background imageChristopher Collection: The miniature model of the Santa Maria caravel of C. Columbus

The miniature model of the Santa Maria caravel of C. Columbus
GIA4730903 The miniature model of the Santa Maria caravel of C. Columbus. by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: The miniature model of the Santa Maria caravel of C)

Background imageChristopher Collection: Portrait of Christopher Columbus (Christopher Columbus, Cristoforo Colombo, 1451-1506)

Portrait of Christopher Columbus (Christopher Columbus, Cristoforo Colombo, 1451-1506)
LRI4669768 Portrait of Christopher Columbus (Christopher Columbus, Cristoforo Colombo, 1451-1506), Italian explorer and navigator Painting by Jose Roldan (1808-1871), 1871 Oil on canvas Spain

Background imageChristopher Collection: Fourth voyage of Christopher Columbus on the island of Jamaica in 1503 (Engraving, 1595)

Fourth voyage of Christopher Columbus on the island of Jamaica in 1503 (Engraving, 1595)
LRI4624919 Fourth voyage of Christopher Columbus on the island of Jamaica in 1503 (Engraving, 1595) by Bry, Theodore de (1528-98); Biblioteca Nazionale Braidense, Milan, Lombardy

Background imageChristopher Collection: Portrait of Christopher Columbus (Cristoforo Colombo) Chromolithography of the end of

Portrait of Christopher Columbus (Cristoforo Colombo) Chromolithography of the end of
XEE4137044 Portrait of Christopher Columbus (Cristoforo Colombo) Chromolithography of the end of the 19th century. by French School

Background imageChristopher Collection: Discovery of America by Christopher Columbus (Cristoforo Colombo) in 1492

Discovery of America by Christopher Columbus (Cristoforo Colombo) in 1492
XEE4412870 Discovery of America by Christopher Columbus (Cristoforo Colombo) in 1492. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChristopher Collection: Christopher Columbus in America (painting project on the ceiling). 1492

Christopher Columbus in America (painting project on the ceiling). 1492
JLJ4594687 Christopher Columbus in America (painting project on the ceiling). 1492. Painting by Jean Francois De Troy (1679-1752), 18th century

Background imageChristopher Collection: Christopher Columbus and the Pinzon brothers leaving the port of Palos in Spain

Christopher Columbus and the Pinzon brothers leaving the port of Palos in Spain
GIA4784180 Christopher Columbus and the Pinzon brothers leaving the port of Palos in Spain on 03/08/1492 for the New World

Background imageChristopher Collection: Christopher Columbus and the Pinzon brothers leaving the port of Palos in Spain

Christopher Columbus and the Pinzon brothers leaving the port of Palos in Spain
GIA4783958 Christopher Columbus and the Pinzon brothers leaving the port of Palos in Spain on 03/08/1492 for the New World

Background imageChristopher Collection: Island of Madere (Portuguese archipelago of Madeira). the house of Christopher Columbus

Island of Madere (Portuguese archipelago of Madeira). the house of Christopher Columbus
GIA4783864 Island of Madere (Portuguese archipelago of Madeira). the house of Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) in Funchal

Background imageChristopher Collection: Christopher Columbuss fourth trip to Jamaica in 1502-1504

Christopher Columbuss fourth trip to Jamaica in 1502-1504
GIA4786780 Christopher Columbuss fourth trip to Jamaica in 1502-1504: battle against Francisco Poraz. Engraving from " Historia Americae sive Novi Orbis" by Theodor de Bry (1527-1598)

Background imageChristopher Collection: Reception of Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) by the kings of Spain Ferdinand II of

Reception of Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) by the kings of Spain Ferdinand II of
JLJ4612808 Reception of Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) by the kings of Spain Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella 1st of Castile (called the Catholic)

Background imageChristopher Collection: Portrait of Christopher Columbus (Christopher Columbus, Cristoforo Colombo

Portrait of Christopher Columbus (Christopher Columbus, Cristoforo Colombo
XEE4162538 Portrait of Christopher Columbus (Christopher Columbus, Cristoforo Colombo, Cristobal Colon) (1451-1506) - From series " Leaders of Men" - Chromolithography - English School

Background imageChristopher Collection: Reconstruction of the crossing of the Viking longship 'Gokstad'

Reconstruction of the crossing of the Viking longship "Gokstad"
GIA740680 Reconstruction of the crossing of the Viking longship " Gokstad" departing from Bergen to be exposed at the World Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893 (b/w photo)

Background imageChristopher Collection: MS Hunter 242 f. 247r Christopher Columbus, illustration from the from

MS Hunter 242 f. 247r Christopher Columbus, illustration from the from
617894 MS Hunter 242 f.247r Christopher Columbus, illustration from the from Historia de Tlaxcala by Diego Munoz Camargo (pen & ink on paper) by Mexican School

Background imageChristopher Collection: Columbus embarking at San Salvador distributing beads etc to the natives

Columbus embarking at San Salvador distributing beads etc to the natives
LLM456930 Columbus embarking at San Salvador distributing beads etc to the natives by Scarpelli, Tancredi (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChristopher Collection: Columbus on the return from his first voyage throwing a barrel into the sea

Columbus on the return from his first voyage throwing a barrel into the sea
LLM456928 Columbus on the return from his first voyage throwing a barrel into the sea by Scarpelli, Tancredi (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChristopher Collection: Columbus receiving on board the Santa Maria the Cacicco Guacanagari, chief of the natives

Columbus receiving on board the Santa Maria the Cacicco Guacanagari, chief of the natives
LLM456927 Columbus receiving on board the Santa Maria the Cacicco Guacanagari, chief of the natives by Scarpelli, Tancredi (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChristopher Collection: Columbus breaking the egg

Columbus breaking the egg
Christopher Columbus breaking the egg - an apocryphal story, supposed to be his response to those who belittled his discovery of the New World. Date: 15th century

Background imageChristopher Collection: Miss Moore as Pepita, disguised as Christopher

Miss Moore as Pepita, disguised as Christopher in Little Christopher Columbus Date: 1890s

Background imageChristopher Collection: May Yohe, singing the Plantation Song

May Yohe, singing the Plantation Song in Little Christopher Columbus Date: 1890s

Background imageChristopher Collection: Wrens Custom House, London (litho)

Wrens Custom House, London (litho)
2962666 Wrens Custom House, London (litho) by English School, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: The Custom House)

Background imageChristopher Collection: The accommodation of the Chelsea pensioners designed by Sir Christopher Wren

The accommodation of the Chelsea pensioners designed by Sir Christopher Wren. Each ward had 36 veterans sleeping in old oak cubicles with little curtains that could be drawn across

Background imageChristopher Collection: Royal Hospital Chelsea from the Gardens 1902

Royal Hospital Chelsea from the Gardens 1902
General view of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, designed by Sir Christopher Wren. A retirement and nursing home for some 300 veterans of the British Army

Background imageChristopher Collection: St. Magnus the Martyr, Thames Street, City of London

St. Magnus the Martyr, Thames Street, City of London
circa 1910s

Background imageChristopher Collection: Sketch of Sir Christopher Hatton PH, Clerkenwell, London

Sketch of Sir Christopher Hatton PH, Clerkenwell, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Sketch of the pub

Background imageChristopher Collection: Christ Church

Christ Church
View of Christ Church in Westminster Road. Christ Church, Lambeth, England, was founded by the Rev Dr Christopher Newman Hall in 1876 as a Congregational chapel, on Westminster Bridge Road, London

Background imageChristopher Collection: St Marys, Rotherhithe

St Marys, Rotherhithe
View of St Marys Church, Rotherhithe. It was built in 1714-15, to a design by John James, a major architect of his day (and an associate of Sir Christopher Wren)

Background imageChristopher Collection: William C Pakenham

William C Pakenham
Admiral Sir William Christopher Pakenham (1861-1933) GCB, KCMG, KCVO Date: 1917

Background imageChristopher Collection: Christopher Columbus on Hispaniola

Christopher Columbus on Hispaniola
Christopher Columbus firing the cannon for the Taino chieftain or cacique Guacanagar??x on Hispaniola 4, Columbus attacking the Native American army on Hispaniola 5

Background imageChristopher Collection: Christopher Columbus exploring the West Indies

Christopher Columbus exploring the West Indies
Portrait of Christopher Columbus 1, Columbuss first landing on San Salvador (Bahamas) 2, and Columbus dining with a Taino chieftain or Cacique on Hispaniola 3

Background imageChristopher Collection: Title page with vignette of Native American woman and child

Title page with vignette of Native American woman and child
Title page with vignette of Native American woman in feather headdress with small child. Copperplate engraving from Rev. Isaac Taylors Scenes in America

Background imageChristopher Collection: Scenes from the Barbary coast of Africa, 1820

Scenes from the Barbary coast of Africa, 1820
Barbary corsair pirates boarding a ship 1, audience with the Emperor of Morocco 2, and Christian enslaved persons harnessed to a wagon 3. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rev

Background imageChristopher Collection: Madonna and Child with Saints (tempera on panel)

Madonna and Child with Saints (tempera on panel)
BEN208709 Madonna and Child with Saints (tempera on panel) by Daddi, Bernardo (fl.1327-d.1348); Museo del Bigallo, Florence, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageChristopher Collection: IMechE Trustee Board

IMechE Trustee Board. Front row left to right: Prof Isobel Pollock; Prof Christopher Taylor; John McDougall; William Edgar; and John Baxter

Background imageChristopher Collection: Miss Stanier unveiling Sir William Staniers portrait

Miss Stanier unveiling Sir William Staniers portrait at IMechE, during meeting 6 Oct 1966. Watched by Lord christopher Hinton [bottom right, back to camera]. Date: 1966

Background imageChristopher Collection: IAE President, 1932-33, Major Christopher George Nevatt

IAE President, 1932-33, Major Christopher George Nevatt, by Victor Turl Clifton. Date: 1933

Background imageChristopher Collection: The departure of Christopher Columbus from Palos. 19th century chromolithography

The departure of Christopher Columbus from Palos. 19th century chromolithography
GIA4814248 The departure of Christopher Columbus from Palos. 19th century chromolithography. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChristopher Collection: Portrait of Christopher Columbus, engraving 19th century

Portrait of Christopher Columbus, engraving 19th century
GIA4814233 Portrait of Christopher Columbus, engraving 19th century. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Christopher Columbus)

Background imageChristopher Collection: Christopher Columbus arrived in San Salvador in 1492

Christopher Columbus arrived in San Salvador in 1492
GIA4814823 Christopher Columbus arrived in San Salvador in 1492. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChristopher Collection: Portrait of the navigator Christopher Columbus (1451-1506

Portrait of the navigator Christopher Columbus (1451-1506
JLJ4669240 Portrait of the navigator Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) Painting on velin paper of the Portuguese school, 15th century Enouen

Background imageChristopher Collection: Arrival of Christopher Columbus on the island of Hispaniola in the West Indies (Engraving

Arrival of Christopher Columbus on the island of Hispaniola in the West Indies (Engraving
LRI4624911 Arrival of Christopher Columbus on the island of Hispaniola in the West Indies (Engraving, 1595) by Bry, Theodore de (1528-98); Biblioteca Nazionale Braidense, Milan, Lombardy

Background imageChristopher Collection: Reconstruction of Christopher Columbuss caravel in the port of Le Havre

Reconstruction of Christopher Columbuss caravel in the port of Le Havre
XEE4189504 Reconstruction of Christopher Columbuss caravel in the port of Le Havre on the occasion of the discovery of America

Background imageChristopher Collection: Monument in tribute to the navigator Christopher Columbus

Monument in tribute to the navigator Christopher Columbus
LRI4635381 Monument in tribute to the navigator Christopher Columbus. 19th century (marble sculpture) by Bartolini, Lorenzo (1777-1850); Genoa

Background imageChristopher Collection: Christopher Columbus arrives in the West Indies. Engraving by Theodore de Bry in '

Christopher Columbus arrives in the West Indies. Engraving by Theodore de Bry in "
GIA4784081 Christopher Columbus arrives in the West Indies. Engraving by Theodore de Bry in " Admirante Narratio - Americae", 1655 by Bry




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Christopher is a name that echoes throughout history, associated with various artistic and historical creations. In the realm of art, we find "A Studio in Montparnasse" by CRW Nevinson, a captivating depiction of creativity and inspiration. Another artwork linked to Christopher is "The Ant and the Grasshopper, " a watercolor by Christopher Sanders illustrating Aesop's timeless fable. Moving on to architecture, we encounter St Paul's Cathedral, an iconic landmark forever etched in our minds. Its magnificent dome can be explored through a section created by Christopher Wren himself. Additionally, we come across a cross-section of this grand cathedral that reveals its intricate design and awe-inspiring beauty. Delving into cartography, we discover Saxton's Map of Norfolk from 1574 meticulously crafted by Christopher Saxton. This map provides us with insights into the past while showcasing the evolution of geographical knowledge over time. Similarly, Juan de la Cosa's world map from 1500 offers us glimpses into the exploration era led by renowned navigator Christopher Columbus aboard his ship Nina. Shifting gears to literature and childhood nostalgia, A. A Milne immortalized the bond between father and son through his beloved character Winnie-the-Pooh and his real-life son named Christopher Robin. Their adventures continue to captivate readers young and old alike. In history books lies another chapter tied to this name: The Gunpowder Plot Conspirators who sought to overthrow authority but were ultimately foiled in their plans for destruction. Lastly, let us not forget about Spain's Queen Isabel I writing her letter regarding none other than Christopher Columbus himself - an Italian navigator whose voyages reshaped our understanding of the world during those transformative times. Christopher encompasses diverse realms – artistry, exploration, architecture – leaving behind imprints that transcend generations as testaments to human ingenuity and curiosity about our past.