Conquistador Collection (#8)

Fleet of the Cacique Aquixo
A fleet of 200 canoes lead by the Cacique Aquixo who was the Cacique of the people of the far side of the Mississippi River, greets two Spanish conquistadors by the shore

Spanish Conquistadors in North America
A Spanish conquistador waves to the rest of the expedition party from across a large river, which they have been unable to bridge and so must cross through it

De Soto Attacks the Alabama Fort
Hernando De Soto attacks a fortified town in Alabama in 1540. Various artillery fires towards the towns defences, as cavalry from various positions around the town ride forward. Date: 1540

Ambrosius Ehinger en route for New Granada
Ambrosius Ehinger, a German conquistador, heads on horseback with a contingent of men through the jungle towards New Granada, where he has been appointed governor by the Welser family. Date: 1529

Cortes, having landed on mainland, destroys his fleet
Hernan Cortes, having reached Mexico and discovering already a mutiny, decided to sink the ships to stop any more arising. Men in longboats surround ships, either sunk or sinking. Date: 1519

Balboa sights the Pacific
Vasco Nunez de Balboa stands with his men, looking off into the distance where a native Aztec man is pointing, presumably towards the Pacific ocean. Date: 1513

Charles V Authorises Pizarro to Conquer and Govern Peru
Charles V sits and receives Pizarro and then authorises the invasion and conquest of Peru. Date: 1528

Pizarro Forced to Retreat
Pizarro and his men being forced to retreat by the Incan army. Date: 1525

Portrait of Juan Ponce de Leon (1474 - 1521) (hand coloured engraving)
1275463 Portrait of Juan Ponce de Leon (1474 - 1521) (hand coloured engraving). by Spanish School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Inca king, Atahualpa (or Atabaliba), holding a scepter in the shape of a sun
LRI4624941 The Inca king, Atahualpa (or Atabaliba), holding a scepter in the shape of a sun, is carried on a litter to meet Francisco Pizarro (Engraving, 1595) by Bry

The Spanish conquistadores Francisco Pizarro, Diego de Almagro
LRI4624922 The Spanish conquistadores Francisco Pizarro, Diego de Almagro and Hernando de Luque joined forces to conquer Peru (Engraving, 1595) by Bry

Inca from Cuzco and English conquistador receiving gifts in exchange of Inca emperor
LRI4644843 Inca from Cuzco and English conquistador receiving gifts in exchange of Inca emperor Atahualpas freedom (Ink drawing, 16th century) by Poma de Ayala

House where Pizarro was assassinated, in Lima, Peru (engraving)
3101626 House where Pizarro was assassinated, in Lima, Peru (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: House where Pizarro was assassinated, in Lima, Peru)

Ms Hunter 242 f. 317r The Spanish Conquest, from Historia de Tlaxcala
GUL232042 Ms Hunter 242 f.317r The Spanish Conquest, from Historia de Tlaxcala by Diego Munoz Camargo (pen & ink on paper) by Mexican School, (16th century); Glasgow University Library

The original banner of Hernan Cortes (textile)
PNP344508 The original banner of Hernan Cortes (textile) by Spanish School; Museo Nacional de Historia, Castillo de Chapultepec

MS Hunter 242 f. 246v, Cortes on Horseback, standing over the defeated Aztec King
615964 MS Hunter 242 f.246v, Cortes on Horseback, standing over the defeated Aztec King Moctezuma, illustration from the from Historia de Tlaxcala by Diego Munoz Camargo (pen & ink on paper)

The Tlaxcalan chieftain, Maxixcatzin, presents a bouquet of roses
CHT195202 The Tlaxcalan chieftain, Maxixcatzin, presents a bouquet of roses and other gifts to Hernando Cortes (1485-1547) as tokens of welcome

Meeting of Hernando Cortes (1485-1547) and the Aztecs, illustration from a facsimile of a
CHT195200 Meeting of Hernando Cortes (1485-1547) and the Aztecs, illustration from a facsimile of a Mexican Indian picture history Lienzo de Tlaxcala of c.1550, 1892 (colour litho) by Mexican School

Ms Hunter 242 f. 240v Franciscans burning temples, illustration from
GUL428352 Ms Hunter 242 f.240v Franciscans burning temples, illustration from Historia de Tlaxcala by Diego Munoz Camargo (pen & ink on paper) by Mexican School

Hernan Cortes, Spanish conquistador, receiving gifts from the Aztec Emperor Montezuma, Mexico, 1518-1519 (chromolitho)
2815905 Hernan Cortes, Spanish conquistador, receiving gifts from the Aztec Emperor Montezuma, Mexico, 1518-1519 (chromolitho) by French School

Equestrian portrait of Hernan Cortes (or Cortez) (1485-1547), Spanish conquistador
JLJ4563612 Equestrian portrait of Hernan Cortes (or Cortez) (1485-1547), Spanish conquistador. Anonymous bronze sculpture of the 16th century

Portrait of Hernan Cortes (1485-1547), Spanish conquistador
GIA4713770 Portrait of Hernan Cortes (1485-1547), Spanish conquistador. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Hernan Cortes (1485-1547)

HERNANDO (Hernan) CORTES (Cortez) (1485-1547) English conqueror of Mexico - engraving
GIA4720012 HERNANDO (Hernan) CORTES (Cortez) (1485-1547) English conqueror of Mexico - engraving - 19th century by Unknown Artist

Portrait of Vasco Nunez de Balboa, Spanish conquistador (1475-1517
GIA4725010 Portrait of Vasco Nunez de Balboa, Spanish conquistador (1475-1517) - Engraving 19th century by Unknown Artist

Description of crimes inflicted on Indians by Spanish settlers - Indians bringing gifts
XEE5033235 Description of crimes inflicted on Indians by Spanish settlers - Indians bringing gifts and gold to the Conquistadors - Engraving by Theodore de Bry in " Narratio regionum indicarum

The Spanish conquistador Juan de Grijalva disembarks in Tabasco, Mexico in 1518
LRI4669295 The Spanish conquistador Juan de Grijalva disembarks in Tabasco, Mexico in 1518. 18th century (painting) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Museo de America, Madrid

Bas relief panel (marble)
BAL1020 Bas relief panel (marble) by Orea, Juan de (d.1583); Palacio de Carlos V, Alhambra, Granada, Spain; Spanish, out of copyright

MS Hunter 242 f. 248v Picarus (Pizarro) presents Peru and Cortesius (Cortes) Nueva Espana
617896 MS Hunter 242 f.248v Picarus (Pizarro) presents Peru and Cortesius (Cortes) Nueva Espana, illustration from the from Historia de Tlaxcala by Diego Munoz Camargo (pen & ink on paper)

Cannon of Cortes Time, from The Narrative and Critical History of America
BAL111023 Cannon of Cortes Time, from The Narrative and Critical History of America, edited by Justin Winsor, London, 1886 (engraving) by Mecken

Portrait de Fernand Cortes (Hernan Cortez, 1485-1547), conquistador espagnol - Portrait
FIA5398733 Portrait de Fernand Cortes (Hernan Cortez, 1485-1547), conquistador espagnol - Portrait of Hernan Cortes - Anonymous - End of 16th cen

Jacques Ier d Aragon dit le Conquerant (1208-1276) donne son epee a son fils Pierre
FIA5401635 Jacques Ier d Aragon dit le Conquerant (1208-1276) donne son epee a son fils Pierre III d Aragon dit le Grand (1240-1285) - King James I the Conqueror Gives His Sword to His Son

The Conquest of Mexico by Hernan Cortes
FIA5405981 The Conquest of Mexico by Hernan Cortes by Gonzalez, Miguel and Juan (17th century); 97x53 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: The Conquest of Mexico by Hernan Cortes par Gonzalez)

Portrait of the Spanish conquistador Juan Ponce de Leon (1460-1521)
XEE4150059 Portrait of the Spanish conquistador Juan Ponce de Leon (1460-1521), Explorer of Florida - Portrait of Juan Ponce de Leon - Spanish explorer by Unknown Artist

Don Francisco Pizarro (engraving)
816285 Don Francisco Pizarro (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francisco Pizarro Gonzalez (c. 1471 or 1476-1541)

Commemoration Of The 42nd Anniversary Of The Departure Of The Thousand From The Rock Of Quarto To The Sea (colour litho)
2798549 Commemoration Of The 42nd Anniversary Of The Departure Of The Thousand From The Rock Of Quarto To The Sea (colour litho) by Beltrame

Cortes receiving gifts from the Aztec emperor Montezuma on landing on the coast of Mexico
PNP344506 Cortes receiving gifts from the Aztec emperor Montezuma on landing on the coast of Mexico in 1519 (colour litho) by Spanish School; Private Collection; (add.info)

Cap 72 and Cap 73, illustrations from Historia de las Indias de Nueva Espana y islas
XCF324376 Cap 72 and Cap 73, illustrations from Historia de las Indias de Nueva Espana y islas de tierra firme, with plates by Jules Desportes, Mexico, 1867-80 (colour litho) by Duran

Ms Hunter 242 f. 256r Evangelical Battle, from Historia de Tlaxcala
GUL232044 Ms Hunter 242 f.256r Evangelical Battle, from Historia de Tlaxcala by Diego Munoz Camarago (pen & ink on paper) by Mexican School, (16th century); Glasgow University Library

Juan Ponce de Leon (colour litho)
3096241 Juan Ponce de Leon (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Juan Ponce de Leon. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Encounter between Hernando Cortes (1485-1547) and Montezuma II (1466-1520)
STC109039 The Encounter between Hernando Cortes (1485-1547) and Montezuma II (1466-1520), from Le Costume Ancien et Moderne, Volume I, plate 63, by Jules Ferrario

Caciche Ruler accompanied by his Wives (colour litho)
STC116102 Caciche Ruler accompanied by his Wives (colour litho) by Gallina, Gallo (1796-1874); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Fernand Cortez (1485-1547), engraved by Pierre Duflos (1742-1816)
STC167418 Fernand Cortez (1485-1547), engraved by Pierre Duflos (1742-1816), 1780 (copper engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Conquistador par Anonymous, 1525-1535 - Oil on wood, 33x24 - Museo del Prado, Madrid
FIA5401630 A Conquistador par Anonymous, 1525-1535 - Oil on wood, 33x24 - Museo del Prado, Madrid by Anonymous; Prado, Madrid, Spain; Photo eFine Art Images; out of copyright

Portrait de Fernand Cortes (Hernan Cortez, 1485-1547), conquistador espagnol du
FIA5405919 Portrait de Fernand Cortes (Hernan Cortez, 1485-1547), conquistador espagnol du Mexique" - Portrait of Hernan Cortes (1485-1547) par Pina, Jose Salome (1830-1909)

The Conquest of Mexico by Hernan Cortes par Gonzalez, Miguel and Juan
FIA5405975 The Conquest of Mexico by Hernan Cortes par Gonzalez, Miguel and Juan (active End of 17th cen.). by Gonzalez, Miguel and Juan (17th century); Prado, Madrid

Portrait of Hernan Cortes (1485-1547), 19th century (oil on canvas)
1769484 Portrait of Hernan Cortes (1485-1547), 19th century (oil on canvas) by Mexican School, (19th century); 196x112 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Hernan Cortes (1485-1547)

Captifs sacrificed par les Antis, au Perou - in "Voyage historique de l
LSE4089297 Captifs sacrificed par les Antis, au Perou - in " Voyage historique de l Amerique Sud fait par ordre du roi d Espagne" by Don Georges Juan & Don Antoine de Ulloa, T.II, ed

Ms Hunter 242 f. 257v and f. 258r, from Historia de Tlaxcala
3957941 Ms Hunter 242 f.257v and f.258r, from Historia de Tlaxcala by Diego Munoz Camargo (pen & ink on paper) by Mexican School, (16th century); Glasgow University Library

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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.