Conquistador Collection (#4)

Hernandez Cortes or Cortez (1485-1547) Spanish conquistador who conquered Mexico, in Xaltelolco
528206 Hernandez Cortes or Cortez (1485-1547) Spanish conquistador who conquered Mexico, in Xaltelolco, and beside him is La Malinche his native mistress who acted as interpreter

Hernandez Cortes (Cortez - 1485-1547) Spanish conquistador (Mexico), arriving in Mexico followed by his black servant
534976 Hernandez Cortes (Cortez - 1485-1547) Spanish conquistador (Mexico), arriving in Mexico followed by his black servant and preceded by La Malinche, his interpreter and mistress

Representation of the clash between the soldiers of Hernan (or Hernando) Cortes or Fernand Cortez (1485-1547)
XEE5027299 Representation of the clash between the soldiers of Hernan (or Hernando) Cortes or Fernand Cortez (1485-1547) and the rebels - Anonymous painting of the 19th century - Museum of America

Bartolome de las Casas, dominican priest, missionary with the Indians, 1844 (engraving)
ELD4859174 Bartolome de las Casas, dominican priest, missionary with the Indians, 1844 (engraving); (add.info.: Representation of Bartolome de las Casas (1484-1566) Dominican priest

The Pueblo Indian Revolt of 1680 (coloured engraving)
PNP245607 The Pueblo Indian Revolt of 1680 (coloured engraving) by Dixon, Maynard (1875-1946); Private Collection; (add.info)

DeSoto's Discovery of the Mississippi River, 1896. Creators: Unknown, Louis Kurz, Kurz and Allison
DeSoto's Discovery of the Mississippi River, 1896

The Defeat of Narvaez, 1849. Creator: Unknown
The Defeat of Narvaez, 1849. Defeat of 16th-century Spanish conquistador Panfilo de Narvaez. From "Pictorial History of Mexico and the Mexican War", by John Frost, LL.D

Oñate's inscription, c1927. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Onate's inscription, c1927. Inscription Rock, with message written in Spanish by Juan de Onate as he was passing through what is now New Mexico in April 1606

Codex of the conquest of Mexico: merchants disguised in Tzinacantlan. Miniature of the Florentine manuscript Storia
BEN5463388 Codex of the conquest of Mexico: merchants disguised in Tzinacantlan. Miniature of the Florentine manuscript Storia degli Aztechi (History of the Aztecs) by Bernardino de Sahagun

Codex of the conquest of Mexico: the emissaries of Montezuma, or Moctezuma II Aztec emperor meeting the Spanish
BEN5463347 Codex of the conquest of Mexico: the emissaries of Montezuma, or Moctezuma II Aztec emperor meeting the Spanish, 16th century (miniature) by Spanish School

Codex of the conquest of Mexico: Quauhtenco and Mayenatzin punish traitors, 16th century (miniature)
BEN5463323 Codex of the conquest of Mexico: Quauhtenco and Mayenatzin punish traitors, 16th century (miniature) by Spanish School

Codex of the conquest of Mexico: outbreak of war, The Aztec emperor Montezuma put in irons, 16th century (miniature)
BEN5463359 Codex of the conquest of Mexico: outbreak of war, The Aztec emperor Montezuma put in irons, 16th century (miniature) by Spanish School, (16th century); Biblioteca Medicea-Laurenziana

Codex of the conquest of Mexico - miniature from the Florentine Manuscript "Storia degli Aztechi"
BEN5463357 Codex of the conquest of Mexico - miniature from the Florentine Manuscript "Storia degli Aztechi" (History of the Aztecs) by Bernardino de Sahagun

Codex of the conquest of Mexico: The Spanish attack the city of Xolloco. Miniature of the Florentine manuscript Storia
BEN5463344 Codex of the conquest of Mexico: The Spanish attack the city of Xolloco. Miniature of the Florentine manuscript Storia degli Aztechi (History of the Aztecs) by Bernardino de Sahagun

Codex of the conquest of Mexico: the Spaniards ready to attack the city of Tenochtitian
BEN5463354 Codex of the conquest of Mexico: the Spaniards ready to attack the city of Tenochtitian. Miniature of the Florentine manuscript Storia degli Aztechi (History of the Aztecs)

Montezuma II made prisoner by hernan Cortes in 1519, 19th century (lithograph)
ELD4918779 Montezuma II made prisoner by hernan Cortes in 1519, 19th century (lithograph) by Reid, Stephen (1873-1948); (add.info)

Codex of the conquest of Mexico: Spanish soldiers on a battlefield. Below: Montezuma
BEN5463365 Codex of the conquest of Mexico: Spanish soldiers on a battlefield. Below: Montezuma, or Moctezuma II Aztec emperor (1466-1520), listens to the description of the conquistadors

Hernan Cortes meeting Montezuma II in 1519, 19th century (print)
3434841 Hernan Cortes meeting Montezuma II in 1519, 19th century (print) by Gallina, Gallo (1796-1874); (add.info.: Handcoloured copperplate print by Ant)

Spanish Conquest of Mexico:meeting between Hernan Cortes and Montezuma II in 1519, 19th century (engraving)
ELD4900787 Spanish Conquest of Mexico:meeting between Hernan Cortes and Montezuma II in 1519, 19th century (engraving) by Unknown Artist

Codex of the conquest of Mexico: the emissaries of Montezuma, or Moctezuma II Aztec emperor meeting the Spanish
BEN85074 Codex of the conquest of Mexico: the emissaries of Montezuma, or Moctezuma II Aztec emperor meeting the Spanish, 16th century (miniature) by Spanish School

Conquest of Mexico: Cortes arresting the king Mont... European School (20th century) Conquest of Mexico
7277893 Conquest of Mexico: Cortes arresting the king Mont... European School (20th century) Conquest of Mexico: Cortes arresting the king Montezuma II, 1519, 19th century (chromo) by Unknown Artist

Conquest of Mexico: Cortes arresting the king Montezuma II, 1519 (chromo)
3788704 Conquest of Mexico: Cortes arresting the king Montezuma II, 1519 (chromo) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: Cortez takes Montezuma prisoner (French)

Hernan Cortes meeting Montezuma II in 1519, 19th century (print)
FLO4622025 Hernan Cortes meeting Montezuma II in 1519, 19th century (print) by Gallina, Gallo (1796-1874); (add.info.: Cortes in a suit of plate armor with cloak and sash)

Hernan Cortes meeting Montezuma II in 1519, 19th century (print)
GIA4813929 Hernan Cortes meeting Montezuma II in 1519, 19th century (print) by Gallina, Gallo (1796-1874); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cortes in a suit of plate armor with cloak and sash)

Portrait of Hernan CORTES, Spanish conquistador of Mexico (painting)
LRI4623190 Portrait of Hernan CORTES, Spanish conquistador of Mexico (painting) by Unknown Artist, (16th century); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid

Battle of Otumba on July 7, 1520 in Mexico"(painting, 17th century)
LRI4668718 Battle of Otumba on July 7, 1520 in Mexico" (painting, 17th century) by Spanish School, (17th century); Palacio Real de Madrid

Portrait of Francisco Pizarro (en fr. Francois Pizarre, 1475-1541), Spanish conquistador
LSE4109734 Portrait of Francisco Pizarro (en fr. Francois Pizarre, 1475-1541), Spanish conquistador. Chromolithography of the 19th century

Portrait of Hernando De Soto, showing Spanish Armour of 16th century, c1520-1540, (1937). Hernando de Soto (c1500-1542) Spanish explorer and conquistador

Peru, Lima, Bronze Statue Of Francisco Pizzaro, Founder Of Lima, Parque de la Muralla

Equestrian statue of Francisco Pizarro, the Trujillo-born conquistador of Peru. Trujillo, Spain

Resolute
Didier Guibert

Hernan Cortes (1488-1547). Spanish conquistador of the Aztec empire. He decided to sink his ships, which were anchored in the city of Villa Rica de Veracruz

Battle of Otumba (7th July 7, 1520). Confrontation between the army of the Aztecs against Spanish troops led by Hernan Cortes

Montezuma is allowed to be seen in public, by going out to his Temples... Historia de la Conquista de Mexico, poblacion, y progresos de la America septentrional

Pizarro statue in Trujilo
A Statue of the Spanish Conqueror of Peru, Don Francisco Pizarro, the Work of the American Sculptor C Rumsey. Presented by the duke of Alba and the marquis de Zianna to the town of Trujilo in Spain

Diego Garcia de Paredes (1466-1534). Spanish soldier and duellist. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019

The Conquest of Mexico (1519-21). Hernan Cortes in Zempuala
The Conquest of Mexico (1519-1521). Hernan Cortes in Zempuala, welcomed by the Cacique Gordo (Chief Gordo). Detail. Table belonging to a set of 6 made with the enconchado technique. Anonymous author

Conquest of Mexico
Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire (1519-21). Construction of the Villa Rica of La Vera Cruz, with the help of the Totonac Indians. Detail

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Reverse of Portrait of Juan Pardo II and his wives Anna Ingenieulandt and Maria Anchemant, 1580 (oil on panel)
490174 Reverse of Portrait of Juan Pardo II and his wives Anna Ingenieulandt and Maria Anchemant, 1580 (oil on panel) by Claeissins or Claeissens, Anthuenis (Antoon) (1536-1613); Groeningemuseum

Portrait of Juan Pardo II and his wives Anna Ingenieulandt and Maria Anchemant, 1580 (oil on panel)
490170 Portrait of Juan Pardo II and his wives Anna Ingenieulandt and Maria Anchemant, 1580 (oil on panel) by Claeissins or Claeissens, Anthuenis (Antoon) (1536-1613); Groeningemuseum, Bruges

"Historia General de las Indias y Nuevo Mundo": the conquest of Peru
7294933 " Historia General de las Indias y Nuevo Mundo" : the conquest of Peru by Gomara, Francisco Lopez de (1511-65); Biblioteca Universidad, Barcelona

Ferdinand Cortez sees the Valley of Mexico, Historical, digital reproduction of an original from the 19th century
7278882 Ferdinand Cortez sees the Valley of Mexico, Historical, digital reproduction of an original from the 19th century by Unknown Artist

Altarpiece of St. George: Palma de Mallorca conquest in 1229 by troops of Jacques I, King of Aragon, detail
7294912 Altarpiece of St. George: Palma de Mallorca conquest in 1229 by troops of Jacques I, King of Aragon, detail by Nisart, Pedro (15th century); Cathedral Museum, Burgo de Osma

The Conquest of Mexico, battle between the Indians and the Spanish (oil on canvas)
IND113671 The Conquest of Mexico, battle between the Indians and the Spanish (oil on canvas) by Spanish School, (16th century); Museo de America, Madrid, Spain; Index Fototeca

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"Conquistador: Unveiling the Legacy of Spanish Conquerors in the New World" Step back in time to witness the epic tale of conquest and exploration as we delve into the captivating world of conquistadors. From Alvarado to Pizarro, these intrepid Spanish explorers left an indelible mark on history. One iconic painting that immortalizes their triumph is "The Conquest of Tenochtitlan, " a mesmerizing oil panel from the renowned Conquest of Mexico series. It vividly portrays Hernan Cortes and his men as they overthrow Moctezuma II's Aztec empire, forever altering the course of Mesoamerican civilization. Among these fearless conquerors was Pedro de Alvarado, whose exploits are captured in various historical depictions. In one illustration, we see him leading Spanish troops towards Michoacan Province, causing indigenous Purhepecha (Tarascan) Indians to flee their village in fear. Diego Rivera's fresco titled "The Taking of Cuernavaca" further immerses us in this era. Adorning Cortez-Palace in Cuernevaca, Mexico, it showcases the relentless pursuit by conquistadors to expand their dominion over native lands. Notable figures like Francisco Pizarro and Pedro de Valdivia also played pivotal roles during this age of exploration. Their audacious endeavors are commemorated through American banknote engravings and illustrations that depict Valdivia's conquests in Chile. Moctezuma II himself stands at a crossroads between two worlds as he welcomes conquistadors beneath a grand canopy at Tenochtitlan. This symbolic moment signifies both awe and trepidation for what lies ahead – an encounter that would shape history forever. Beyond Central America, our journey takes us to St. Augustine, Florida – founded by Pedro Menendez de Aviles in 1565.