Equatorian Collection

Picoaza, 1685 (bound sheet)
7339730 Picoaza, 1685 (bound sheet) by Hack, William (17th Century); 40x50 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: William Hack South America, the Pacific Coast, Ecuador)

Manta, 1685 (bound sheet)
7339729 Manta, 1685 (bound sheet) by Hack, William (17th Century); 40x50 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: William Hack South America, the Pacific Coast and Ecuador)

Bahia San Mateo, 1685 (bound sheet)
7339723 Bahia San Mateo, 1685 (bound sheet) by Hack, William (17th Century); 40x50 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: William Hack South America)

Quito (engraving)
8638561 Quito (engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Quito. Illustration for Dictionnaire Universel Illustre De La Geographie et Des Voyages edited by C)

Guayaquil R, 1685 (bound sheet)
7339733 Guayaquil R, 1685 (bound sheet) by Hack, William (17th Century); 40x50 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: William Hack South America, the Pacific Coast)

Passao, 1685 (bound sheet)
7339726 Passao, 1685 (bound sheet) by Hack, William (17th Century); 40x50 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: William Hack South America, the Pacific Coast)

Coaque and Borrachos, 1685 (bound sheet)
7339725 Coaque and Borrachos, 1685 (bound sheet) by Hack, William (17th Century); 40x50 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: William Hack South America)

Cojimies, 1685 (bound sheet)
7339724 Cojimies, 1685 (bound sheet) by Hack, William (17th Century); 40x50 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: William Hack South America, the Pacific Coast and Ecuador)

Manglares, Bahia de Ancon de Sardinas, 1685 (bound sheet)
7339722 Manglares, Bahia de Ancon de Sardinas, 1685 (bound sheet) by Hack, William (17th Century); 40x50 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: William Hack South America)

Cabo San Lorenzo and Manta, 1682 (coloured manuscript)
7339603 Cabo San Lorenzo and Manta, 1682 (coloured manuscript) by Ringrose, Basil (c.1653-83); 16x20 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Basil Ringrose Bound sheet. Col)

Vegetation regions of Chimborazo, Ecuador (litho)
8663601 Vegetation regions of Chimborazo, Ecuador (litho) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

St Hellena, 1685 (bound sheet)
7339731 St Hellena, 1685 (bound sheet) by Hack, William (17th Century); 40x50 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: William Hack South America, the Pacific Coast)

Montechristi, Isla de la Plata and Punta Santa Elena, 1682 (coloured manuscript)
7339604 Montechristi, Isla de la Plata and Punta Santa Elena, 1682 (coloured manuscript) by Ringrose, Basil (c.1653-83); 16x20 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The Bay of Guayaquil, 1685 (bound sheet)
7339330 The Bay of Guayaquil, 1685 (bound sheet) by Hack, William (17th Century); 40x50 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: William Hack South America)

Plano del Puerto y Rio Guayaquil en el Mar de el Sur, 1777 (coloured manuscript)
7339806 Plano del Puerto y Rio Guayaquil en el Mar de el Sur, 1777 (coloured manuscript) by Surville, Luis de (fl.1777); 33x53 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Caraputo, 1685 (bound sheet)
7339727 Caraputo, 1685 (bound sheet) by Hack, William (17th Century); 40x50 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: William Hack South America, the Pacific Coast, Ecuador)

Bahia de Ancon de Sardinas, 1682 (coloured manuscript)
7339598 Bahia de Ancon de Sardinas, 1682 (coloured manuscript) by Ringrose, Basil (c.1653-83); 16x20 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Basil Ringrose Bound sheet. Col)

Jobs in the world: the postman, the flag and the stamp of Ecuador. 19th century (chromolithograph)
ELD4922666 Jobs in the world: the postman, the flag and the stamp of Ecuador. 19th century (chromolithograph); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

St Lorenzo, 1685 (bound sheet)
7339728 St Lorenzo, 1685 (bound sheet) by Hack, William (17th Century); 40x50 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: William Hack South America, the Pacific Coast, Ecuador)

Rio Guayas, 1682 (coloured manuscript)
7339608 Rio Guayas, 1682 (coloured manuscript) by Ringrose, Basil (c.1653-83); 16x20 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Basil Ringrose Bound sheet. Col. ms)

Isla Salanga and Santa Elena, 1682 (coloured manuscript)
7339605 Isla Salanga and Santa Elena, 1682 (coloured manuscript) by Ringrose, Basil (c.1653-83); 16x20 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Basil Ringrose Bound sheet. Col)

Punta Borrachos, Cabo Pasado and Bahia de Caraquez, 1682 (coloured manuscript)
7339602 Punta Borrachos, Cabo Pasado and Bahia de Caraquez, 1682 (coloured manuscript) by Ringrose, Basil (c.1653-83); 16x20 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Cojimies, 1682 (coloured manuscript)
7339601 Cojimies, 1682 (coloured manuscript) by Ringrose, Basil (c.1653-83); 16x20 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Basil Ringrose Bound sheet. Col. ms)

Bahia San Mateo, 1682 (coloured manuscript)
7339600 Bahia San Mateo, 1682 (coloured manuscript) by Ringrose, Basil (c.1653-83); 16x20 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Basil Ringrose Bound sheet. Col. ms)

"A Franciscan monk asking a shepherd for one of his sheep", from the book "Trujillo del Peru" by
AIS5363028 "A Franciscan monk asking a shepherd for one of his sheep", from the book "Trujillo del Peru" by Baltasar Martinez Companon y Bajanda, Bishop of Trujillo (1782-1785)

The Defeat of Huascar by Atauhuallpa (litho)
8661412 The Defeat of Huascar by Atauhuallpa (litho) by Valda, John Harris (1874-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Defeat of Huascar by Atauhuallpa)

Yunbo de Gualea, 1820 (watercolour)
3671185 Yunbo de Gualea, 1820 (watercolour) by Ecuadorian School, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Costumbres de Quito art original)

India vendiendo fruta, 1820 (watercolour)
3671173 India vendiendo fruta, 1820 (watercolour) by Ecuadorian School, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

India vendiendo cuajada, 1820 (watercolour)
3671189 India vendiendo cuajada, 1820 (watercolour) by Ecuadorian School, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

La romeria de Quinche, 1820 (watercolour)
3671204 La romeria de Quinche, 1820 (watercolour) by Ecuadorian School, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Yunbo alcalde de Napo, 1820 (watercolour)
3671183 Yunbo alcalde de Napo, 1820 (watercolour) by Ecuadorian School, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Yunba de Napo, 1820 (watercolour)
3671177 Yunba de Napo, 1820 (watercolour) by Ecuadorian School, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Costumbres de Quito art original)

Senorita yendo a misa, 1820 (watercolour)
3671200 Senorita yendo a misa, 1820 (watercolour) by Ecuadorian School, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Chagra, mayordomo de Hacienda, 1820 (watercolour)
3671194 Chagra, mayordomo de Hacienda, 1820 (watercolour) by Ecuadorian School, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Capture of the the Spanish galleon the Cagafuego by the Golden Hind leaded by Francis Drake in march 1579 (engraving)
3329543 Capture of the the Spanish galleon the Cagafuego by the Golden Hind leaded by Francis Drake in march 1579 (engraving) by Unknown Artist

Fray Pedro Gocial museum in San Franciscos convent, Quito, Ecuador. Good shepherd statue (17th century)
7230067 Fray Pedro Gocial museum in San Franciscos convent, Quito, Ecuador. Good shepherd statue (17th century, anonymous)(photography) by Unknown Artist

Fray Pedro Gocial museum in San Franciscos convent, Quito, Ecuador. Statue of Saint Jerome (17th century)
7230068 Fray Pedro Gocial museum in San Franciscos convent, Quito, Ecuador. Statue of Saint Jerome (17th century, anonymous)(photography) by Unknown Artist

Altarpiece of the Church of San Francisco, Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador, 1620-1680, 17th century (gilded wood altarpiece)
AIS5345483 Altarpiece of the Church of San Francisco, Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador, 1620-1680, 17th century (gilded wood altarpiece) by Legarda, Bernardo de (c.1700-73); Quito

Cotopaxi, greatest of volcanoes, with the Royal Mountain beyond (litho)
7171245 Cotopaxi, greatest of volcanoes, with the Royal Mountain beyond (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cotopaxi, greatest of volcanoes)

The making of Panama hats (litho)
7171283 The making of Panama hats (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The making of Panama hats)

A view across the lowlands of Ecuador (litho)
7171244 A view across the lowlands of Ecuador (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A view across the lowlands of Ecuador)

Flags of All Nations (colour litho)
7178723 Flags of All Nations (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flags of All Nations)

A church interior in Ecuador (litho)
7171246 A church interior in Ecuador (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A church interior in Ecuador)

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"Exploring the Rich Cultural Heritage Life: A Glimpse into 19th Century Art and History" Step back in time to the year 1820, as depicted by Yunbo de Gualea's captivating watercolours. These vivid artworks transport us to a world where India vendiendo fruta (selling fruits) and cuajada (selling curd) were common scenes, showcasing the vibrant marketplace culture communities. In La romeria de Quinche, we witness a religious pilgrimage taking place during this era. The devotion and faith of the people are beautifully captured in this watercolour masterpiece. Meanwhile, Yunbo alcalde de Napo showcases an important figure from Napo region, highlighting their significant role in local governance. The Senorita yendo a misa painting portrays a young lady on her way to attend mass, symbolizing the strong influence of Catholicism in Equatorian society during that period. Chagra, mayordomo de Hacienda offers insight into the life of estate stewards who played crucial roles in managing haciendas across Ecuador. Moving beyond paintings, we delve into history with an engraving depicting Francis Drake's triumph over Spanish galleon Cagafuego in 1579. This event marked an important milestone for Equatorians as it showcased their resilience against colonial powers. Indigenous traditions also find representation through an engraving capturing Indians shooting fish—an ancient fishing technique still practiced today—showcasing their deep connection with nature and sustainable practices. Shifting our focus to Quito's Fray Pedro Gocial museum within San Franciscos convent, we encounter stunning photography revealing two exquisite statues: one portraying Good Shepherd from the 17th century and another depicting Saint Jerome—a testament to Ecuador's rich religious heritage. Through these glimpses into art and history spanning centuries past, we gain appreciation for Equatorian culture, its diverse communities, and the enduring legacy they have left behind.