Cristobal Colon Collection (page 3)

Columbus discovering America, 1492, (c1600). Artist: Theodoor Galle
Columbus discovering America, 1492, (c1600). Christopher Columbus meeting the allegorical figure of America, depicted as a woman in a hammock

The Fleet of Columbus, 1916. From America in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1916]

Casa de Colon, Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain. Casa Colon is a museum named after Christopher Columbus, who stopped at Gran Canaria in 1492 on his first voyage to the Americas

Portrait of Christopher Columbus, ca 1525-1537. Found in the Collection of Pinacoteca Civica, Como

Death of Christopher Columbus, 1506, (1872). Italian explorer and trader Columbus (1451-1506) on his deathbed. Engraving from John Gilmary Sheas A Childs History of the United States

Columbuss Santa Maria, 1937. From The Story of Navigation. [The Imperial Tobacco Co. (Of Great Britain & Ireland), Ltd. 1937]

Columbus breaking the egg, 1753, (1833). Artist: William Hogarth
Columbus breaking the egg, 1753, (1833). Explorer Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) demonstrates how an egg can be made to stand upright on a table. (Colorised black and white print)

Christoph Kolumbus 1446-1506, 1934. Christopher Columbus (1451-1506), Genoese navigator and explorer. Sponsored by Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain

Christopher Columbus Discovering America, woodcut, 1493
Discovering America, woodcut, 1493. Ferdinand II of Aragon points to Columbus in Santa Maria as she approaches land with the Pinta and Nina. Said to be earliest depiction of Columbus

Columbus with Ferdinand and Isabella, (3rd August 1492), 1912
The Parting of Columbus with Ferdinand and Isabella, 3rd August 1492. Queen Isabella I of Castile (1451-1504) and King Ferdinand II of Aragon (1452-1516) helped fund Columbuss explorations

Columbuss Ship, The Santa Maria, (1493), 1912
Columbuss Ship, The Santa Maria, 1493. La Santa Maria de la Inmaculada Concepcion (Spanish for Holy Mary of the Immaculate Conception), or La Santa Maria

Christopher Columbus, (1451-1506), c1910
Christopher Columbus, Genoese navigator and explorer. Sponsored by Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain, Columbus (1451-1506) set out in 1492 to discover a westward route to Asia

Foundation of Baracoa, (16th century), 1920s
Foundation of Baracoa. Colombus arrived at Baracoa 27th November 1492 and Diego Velazquez founded it in 1512, the oldest city of Cuba as well as its first capital

Tomb of Christopher Colombus, (19th century), 1920s
The tomb was one of the last additions to the cathedral, installed in 1899 and designed by the sculptor Arturo Melida. It was originally installed in Havana before being moved to Seville after Spain

Death of Christopher Colombus, (16th century), 1920s
Death of Cristobal Colon in Valladolid, May 20, 1506. Cigar card from the History of Cuba, Geografico Universal, Propaganda de los Cigarros Susini y La Corona, Tabacalera Cubana

Testament of Isabel the Catholic, (16th century), 1920s
Testament of Isabel the Catholic. In Seville Colombus heard of the death of his protector Isabel la Catolica, news that produced immense grief.Cigar card from the History of Cuba

Presents to Colombus, (16th century), 1920s
When Colombus returned to Cuba in his second voygage, the natives offered him different gifts that were hand made. Cigar card from the History of Cuba, Geografico Universal

Colon returning to Spain as a prisoner, (16th century), 1920s
Christopher Colombus went to Santo Domingo where the colonial settlement had been moved from Isabella. Colombus attempted to resume his governorship, but the people rebelled

Colombus sent to Spain, (16th century), 1920s
Colombus sent to Spain. At the beginning of October 1500, Colombus and his brothers were arrested and sent to Spain by the commissioner of Bobadilla

Villejo and Martin rejected by Colombus, (15th century), 1920s
Villejo and Martin rejected by Colombus. Colombus was imprisoned by Bobadilla, who had powers to maintain peace and tranquillity in the colony

Colombus when Cortes arrived in Cuba, (15th century), 1920s
Colombus when Cortes arrived in Cuba. On his second trip Colombus went into the south coast of Cuba and when Cortes arrived in Guaniguanico province, Colombus made his crew swear on June 12

Colombus returns from his first trip, (15th century), 1920s
Return of the first trip. In mid-April, Columbus entered the city of Barcelona where the court was located to a grandiose reception

The Discovery of Cuba, (15th century), 1920s
The island of Cuba was discovered on October 28 1492 by Christopher Columbus and his fleet of three ships: La Pinta, La Nina and La Santa Maria on his first trip to the New World

Rebellion on Board, (15th century), 1920s
Rebellion on board. A month after Colombus left the Canaries, the crew began to express their discontent to Colombus, threatening him and trying to force him to return to Spain

Landing of Colombus in America, (15th century), 1920s
Landing of Colombus in America. At two in the morning of October 12 1492 a cannon was shot from La Pinta which gave the ground signal that it had arrived at the island of Guanahani

The Santa Maria, the pinta and the Nina, (15th century), 1920s
The Santa Maria, the Pinta and the Nina. Small carablea fleet, under the command of Colombus, Martin Alonso Pinzon, and Vicente Yanez Pinzon

Farewell to Colombus, (1482), 1920s
Farewell to Colombus. On the morning of August 3rd 1492 and with the blessing of Friar Juan Perez, he departed the small fleet from the port of Palos de Moguer

Council of Salamanca, (15th century), 1920s
Council of Salamanca. Colombus submitted his plans to the Dominican theologians of San Esteban, obtaining its approval after long discussions

Colombus in Rabida, (15th century), 1920s
Colombus at la Rabida. Colombus explained his plans to the Friar Juan Perez, who had been confessor of Elizabeth the Catholic, obtaining a letter of presentation to the Queen

Colombus arriving at Rabida, (15th century), 1920s
Colombus arriving at Rabida. Disappointed Colon was heading to Enelva to drop off his son Diego and passing by the monastery of Rabida he asked for a little bread and water

Convent the Rabida, (15th century), 1920s
Convent the Rabida. Colombus went to Spain to offer his services to the catholic kings. He went first to the Dukes of Medina Sidonia, and of Medina Celi and then went to Cordoba

Christopher Columbus (1451-1505), 1920s. Great Genoves sailor who discovered the new world. Cigar card from the History of Cuba, Geografico Universal, Propaganda de los Cigarros Susini y La Corona

The Cacique Placing a Crown Upon the Head of Columbus, 1904
A chief, probably Guacanagarix, placing a crown on the head of Christopher Columbus (c1451-1506). Guacanagarix was one of the five caciques of Hispaniola

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