Villanueva Collection

St. Thomas of Villanova, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791
3473152 St. Thomas of Villanova, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791; (add.info.: St. Thomas of Villanova, 1488 - 1555)

Facade of the astronomical observatory (1790), by Juan de Villanueva

National Astronomical Observatory of Spain, built in 1790 by order of Charles III, engraving 1870

Portrait of Juan de Villanueva. Artist: Goya, Francisco, de (1746-1828)
Portrait of Juan de Villanueva. Found in the collection of Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando, Madrid

Departure of Spanish troops, (1870s), 1920s
Departure of Spanish troops for combat from the station de Villanueva in Havana to the villas. Cigar card from the History of Cuba, Geografico Universal

Benjamin Maximo Laguna y Villanueva (1822-1902). Spanish botanist and entomologist. Engraving by Arturo Carretero La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, 1875. Colored

Shield. House of Inquisition. Spain
Shield of the Holy Office. Portal of the House of Inquisition. 16th century. Villanueva de los Infantes. Spain

Reconstruction of the cell of Francisco Quevedo. Saint Domin
Francisco Quevedo (1580-1645). Spanish writer. Reconstruction of the cell in which the writer died. Saint Dominic Monastery. Villanueva de los Infantes. Castile-La Mancha. Spain

Manuel Villanueva
MANUEL VILLANUEVA Spanish diplomat Date: CIRCA 1871

Joaquin De Villanueva
JOAQUIN LORENZO DE VILLANUEVA Spanish writer and patriot Date: 1757 - 1837

Villa Nueva, New Mexico, United States. Spanish chapel interior

Prior Throne of Blanca of Aragon and Anjou. c. 1321-1348. Clergyman. Gothic art. Tempera on wood; Furniture. SPAIN. Lerida. Lleida Museum. Proc: SPAIN. Villanueva de Sigena. Royal Monastery of Sta

Pot-shaped fibula of the Second Iron Age (6th-3rd c. BC). Iron Age. Decorative Arts. SPAIN. Burgos. Burgos Museum. Proc: SPAIN. CASTILE AND LEON. Villanueva de Teba. Necropolis

Spanish ring-shaped fibula of the Second Iron Age (6th-3rd c. BC). Iron Age. Decorative Arts. SPAIN. Burgos. Burgos Museum. Proc: SPAIN. CASTILE AND LEON. Villanueva de Teba. Necropolis

Horse fibula. Iron Age. Jewelry. Proc: SPAIN. Villanueva de Teba

Juan de Villanueva
GOYA Y LUCIENTES, Francisco de (1746-1828). Juan de Villanueva. Oil on canvas

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Villanueva, a name that echoes through history with its rich tapestry of stories and achievements. From the facade of the astronomical observatory built by Juan de Villanueva in 1790, to the National Astronomical Observatory of Spain standing tall as a testament to his brilliance engraved in 1870. In the portrait painted by Francisco Goya, we catch a glimpse of Juan de Villanueva himself - a man whose vision shaped architectural wonders. His legacy extends beyond mere buildings; it encompasses an entire era marked by innovation and creativity. The departure of Spanish troops in the 1870s speaks volumes about the impact that Villanueva had on his country. His influence reached far and wide, even touching Benjamin Maximo Laguna y Villanueva, a Spanish botanist who carried forward his passion for knowledge. As we delve deeper into history, we uncover more intriguing connections. The House of Inquisition's shield reminds us of darker times when power was wielded ruthlessly. Yet within those walls lay hidden stories waiting to be discovered - like the reconstruction of Francisco Quevedo's cell in Saint Dominica. But not all tales are shrouded in mystery or tinged with darkness. Manuel Villanueva and Joaquin De Villanueva emerge as beacons of hope and progress, their contributions shaping society for generations to come. Across oceans lies Villa Nueva in New Mexico, where an enchanting Spanish chapel interior stands as a symbol of cultural exchange between nations, and is here that different worlds collide harmoniously under one roof. And let us not forget Blanca of Aragon and Anjou's prior throne - an artifact steeped in regal grandeur from centuries past. Its presence evokes images of opulence and majesty fit for royalty. Finally, our journey concludes with a pot-shaped fibula from the Second Iron Age - an ancient relic bridging gaps between civilizations long gone.