Ferdinand Ii The Catholic Collection

Spanish Inquisiton: Portrait of Tomas de Torquemada (1420-1498) holding a crucifix against the kings of Spain Isabella
ELD4940962 Spanish Inquisiton: Portrait of Tomas de Torquemada (1420-1498) holding a crucifix against the kings of Spain Isabella of Castile and King Ferdinand II of Aragon

The return of Christopher Columbus to Spain before King Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella 1st of Castile
XEE5027486 The return of Christopher Columbus to Spain before King Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella 1st of Castile (called the Catholic) after discovering America (fresco); (add.info)

Christopher Columbus (Christopher Columbus, Cristoforo Colombo, 1451-1506)
AIS5334390 Christopher Columbus (Christopher Columbus, Cristoforo Colombo, 1451-1506) before the Catholic kings (Isabella I of Castile and Ferdinand II of Aragon)

Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) shows a map of his journey to King Ferdinand II of Aragon
NWI4900890 Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) shows a map of his journey to King Ferdinand II of Aragon and Queen Isabella 1st of Castile (known as the Catholic). Engraving

Illustrated page, 15th century
AIS5388217 Illustrated page, 15th century; Arxiu Historic de la Ciutat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; (add.info.: Illustrated page of the "Manuel de novells ardits)

Portrait of Ferdinand II of Aragon the Catholic (1452-1516), detail, early 16th century (oil on wood)
AIS5356100 Portrait of Ferdinand II of Aragon the Catholic (1452-1516), detail, early 16th century (oil on wood); Museo Municipal, Madrid

Christopher Columbus welcomed by the Queen of Spain Isabella 1st of Castile (known as the Catholic) (1451-1504)
NWI4846954 Christopher Columbus welcomed by the Queen of Spain Isabella 1st of Castile (known as the Catholic) (1451-1504) and King Ferdinand II of Aragon (1452-1516)

Christopher Columbus arrested for malfeasance is presented to the Spanish court, 1818-43 (lithograph)
ELD4933605 Christopher Columbus arrested for malfeasance is presented to the Spanish court, 1818-43 (lithograph); Private Collection; (add.info)

Christopher Columbus brings gifts from the New World to the Queen of Spain Isabella 1st of Castile
NWI4846778 Christopher Columbus brings gifts from the New World to the Queen of Spain Isabella 1st of Castile (known as the Catholic) (1451-1504), 1492

The Catholic Kings Ferdinand II of Aragon (1479-1516) and Isabella I the Catholic or Castilian (1451-1504)
AIS5380102 The Catholic Kings Ferdinand II of Aragon (1479-1516) and Isabella I the Catholic or Castilian (1451-1504) at their wedding in Valladolid in 1469

Christopher Columbus before the Queen of Spain Isabella 1st of Castile (known as the Catholic) (1451-1504)
NWI4846921 Christopher Columbus before the Queen of Spain Isabella 1st of Castile (known as the Catholic) (1451-1504) and King Ferdinand II of Aragon (1452-1516)

Representation of Queen Isabella Iere of Castile (known as the Catholic) (1451-1504)
ELD4905253 Representation of Queen Isabella Iere of Castile (known as the Catholic) (1451-1504) and King Ferdinand II of Aragon (1452-1516)

Tomb of the Catholic kings Ferdinand II of Aragon (1479-1516) and Isabella Iere the Catholic or Castile (1451-1504)
AIS5368026 Tomb of the Catholic kings Ferdinand II of Aragon (1479-1516) and Isabella Iere the Catholic or Castile (1451-1504) (marble) by Fancelli

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Ferdinand II, also known as Ferdinand the Catholic, was a powerful ruler who played a significant role in shaping the history of Spain. As King of Aragon and Castile, he married Isabella I of Castile to unite their kingdoms and create a strong alliance. Together, they completed the Reconquista by driving out the Moors from Granada in 1492. Ferdinand was instrumental in funding Christopher Columbus' voyage to the New World, which led to Spain becoming a major colonial power. He also established the Spanish Inquisition to root out heresy and maintain religious unity within his kingdom. Despite his successes, Ferdinand's reign was not without controversy. He expelled Jews and Muslims from Spain during the Spanish Inquisition, leading to widespread persecution and discrimination.