Tordesillas Collection

Antonio de Herrera y Tordesillas map of the Bahamas, 1601. From the book Life of Christopher Columbus by Clements R
2915318 Antonio de Herrera y Tordesillas map of the Bahamas, 1601. From the book Life of Christopher Columbus by Clements R. Markham published 1892.; Photo © Hilary Morgan

Title page and frontispiece of Orchard of Divine Plants, 1594
CUL4852301 Title page and frontispiece of Orchard of Divine Plants, 1594 by Unknown Artist, (16th century); (add.info.: Title page and frontispiece of Orchard of Divine Plants, 1594 - ALARCON)

Joanna the Mad detained in Tordesillas Joanna of Castile known as Joanna the Mad (1479-1555), Queen of Castile

Antonio De Herrera Y Tordesillas Map Of The Bahamas, 1601. From The Book Life Of Christopher Columbus By Clements R. Markham Published 1892

Frontal of Tordesillas. Gothic. 15th century. Detail
Frontal of Tordesillas. Gothic painting in tempera on wood. 15th century. From the Convent of Saint Clare, Tordesillas, Valladolid province. Detail. Diocesan Museum of Barcelona. Spain

Frontal of Tordesillas. Gothic. 15th century. Flight into Eg
Frontal of Tordesillas. Gothic painting in tempera on wood. 15th century. From the Convent of Saint Clare, Tordesillas, Valladolid province. Detail depicting Flight into Egypt

SOUTH AMERICA: MAP, 1601. Antonio de Herrera y Tordesillas map of South America printed in Madrid, 1601

World map of 1502 showing the continent of Africa in the centre. Named after Alberto Cantino, Italian diplomatic agent in Lisbon, who obtained it for the Duke of Ferrara

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Joanna of Castile, known as Joanna the Mad (1479-1555), once detained in Tordesillas, a historic Spanish city. The city is also known for the Tordesillas Map of 1494, created by Antonio de Herrera y Tordesillas, which marked the line of demarcation between the Spanish and Portuguese territories in the New World. The map includes depictions of the Bahamas and South America. The city's rich history is further reflected in its Gothic art, with detailed frontals of the Tordesillas altarpiece, featuring scenes from the Flight into Egypt and the Adoration of the Magi, also the site of the meeting between King John II of Castile, called the Perfect Prince (1455-1494), and Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) before his historic voyage to the New World. The city's significance in the exploration and colonization of the Americas is further highlighted in the 1601 map of South America and the 1502 world map named after Alberto Cantino.