Pizarro Collection

Francisco Pizarro
FRANCISCO PIZARRO Spanish conquistador who added Peru to the Spanish dominions

Hernan Cortes (engraving)
815879 Hernan Cortes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hernan Fernando Cortes (1485-1547)

Portrait of Francisco Pizarro (Francois Pizarre, 1478-1541), Spanish conquistador and conqueror of Peru
NWI4922320 Portrait of Francisco Pizarro (Francois Pizarre, 1478-1541), Spanish conquistador and conqueror of Peru. Lithograph from an illustration by F.E

Meeting between Pizarro and Inca leader Atahualpa (1500-1533)
NWI4900862 Meeting between Pizarro and Inca leader Atahualpa (1500-1533).; (add.info.: Meeting between Pizarro and Inca leader Atahualpa (1500-1533).); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

Francisco Pizarro draws a line in the sand with his scent to demonstrate control of his expedition on the island of
NWI4902750 Francisco Pizarro draws a line in the sand with his scent to demonstrate control of his expedition on the island of Gallo

Portrait of Hernando de Soto (1496-1542) Spanish explorer and companion of Pizarro during the conquete of Peru
NWI4903016 Portrait of Hernando de Soto (1496-1542) Spanish explorer and companion of Pizarro during the conquete of Peru (with autograph). Engraving of the 16th century

Hernan Cortes de Monroy y Pizarro Altamirano, Marquis of the Valley of Oaxaca
3473267 Hernan Cortes de Monroy y Pizarro Altamirano, Marquis of the Valley of Oaxaca, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub

Francisco Pizarro Gonzalez, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791
3473284 Francisco Pizarro Gonzalez, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791; (add.info.: Francisco Pizarro Gonzalez, c.1471/1476 - 1541)

Ascension in the Andes by Francisco Pizarro (1471-1541) during the conquest of Peru. Engraving
NWI4900995 Ascension in the Andes by Francisco Pizarro (1471-1541) during the conquest of Peru. Engraving. Francisco Pizarro's perilous ascent of the Andes in Spanish conquest

Francisco Pizarro (1476-1541), leading the troops of Spanish conquistadors and taking the Inca fortress of Sacsahuaman
NWI4850882 Francisco Pizarro (1476-1541), leading the troops of Spanish conquistadors and taking the Inca fortress of Sacsahuaman, Peru, in 1533

Portrait of Francisco Pizarro (en fr. Francois Pizarre, 1478-1541), Spanish conquistador
NWI4921293 Portrait of Francisco Pizarro (en fr. Francois Pizarre, 1478-1541), Spanish conquistador.; (add.info.: Portrait of Francisco Pizarro (en fr)

Francisco Pizarro (in fr. Francois Pizarre, 1478-1541), Spanish conquistador
NWI4921186 Francisco Pizarro (in fr. Francois Pizarre, 1478-1541), Spanish conquistador, before the emperor of the Holy Roman Empire Charles V or V (1500-1558)

Discover the New World (Discovery of America): Title page of the story of the Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro
NWI4852940 Discover the New World (Discovery of America): Title page of the story of the Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro (Francois Pizarre, 1475-1541) on the conquest of Peru in 1535

Portrait in armor of Francisco Pizarro (Francois Pizarre, 1476-1541) Spanish conqueror of Peru
NWI4903729 Portrait in armor of Francisco Pizarro (Francois Pizarre, 1476-1541) Spanish conqueror of Peru.; (add.info.: Portrait in armor of Francisco Pizarro (Francois Pizarre)

Francisco Pizarro (1475-1541), Spanish conqueror

Portrait of Francisco Pizarro (en fr. Francois Pizarre, 1475-1541), Spanish conquistador
LSE4109734 Portrait of Francisco Pizarro (en fr. Francois Pizarre, 1475-1541), Spanish conquistador. Chromolithography of the 19th century

Construction of the first Christian church in San Miguel de Piura (Peru), city founded by Pizarro in 1532 and the battle that Hernando de Soto had with the Indians, engraving, 1726

America sive Novus Orbis respectu Europacorum inferior globi
Old World Map 1597

Francisco Pizarro (1471 / 1476-1541)
Francisco Pizarro y Gonzalez, 1st Marquess of los Atabillos ( c.1471 or 1476-1541). Spanish conqueror of the Incan Empire and founder of Lima. Peru

Pizarro statue in Trujilo
A Statue of the Spanish Conqueror of Peru, Don Francisco Pizarro, the Work of the American Sculptor C Rumsey. Presented by the duke of Alba and the marquis de Zianna to the town of Trujilo in Spain

The Conquest of Mexico (1519-21). Hernan Cortes in Zempuala
The Conquest of Mexico (1519-1521). Hernan Cortes in Zempuala, welcomed by the Cacique Gordo (Chief Gordo). Detail. Table belonging to a set of 6 made with the enconchado technique. Anonymous author

The Conquest of Mexico (1519-21)
The Conquest of Mexico (1519-1521). D- Hernan Cortes appoints ordinary mayors of the town, E- La Malinche makes the Totonac understand who Cortes is. Detail

Meeting of Francisco Pizarro and the Inca Atahualpa, Peru
The meeting of Francisco Pizarro and the Inca Atahualpa, Spanish Conquest of Peru. Date: 1532

The house occupied by Francisco Pizarro, Peru
The house occupied by Francisco Pizarro during the Conquest of Peru by Spain in the 16th century. Date: circa 1890s

PIZARRO, Francisco (1476-1541). Spanish military man, conqueror of Peru. Pizarro's death by Almagrists at his palace in

The Castilians arrive at the Bay of San Mateo and The Castilians pass the Island of Puna, 1726 (engraving)
IND388222 The Castilians arrive at the Bay of San Mateo and The Castilians pass the Island of Puna, 1726 (engraving) by Spanish School, (18th century); Biblioteca Universidad, Barcelona

Atahualpa (c. 1502-33) defeated and taken prisoner by the troops of Francisco Pizarro (c)
LSE4105167 Atahualpa (c.1502-33) defeated and taken prisoner by the troops of Francisco Pizarro (c.1478-1541), 1815 (colour litho) by Ferrario

Claudio Pizarro & Wife Footballer & Race Horse Owner York May Festival 2008 York Racecourse, York, England 16 May 2008 Date: 16 May 2008

Claudio Pizarro Footballer & Race Horse Owner York May Festival 2008 York Racecourse, York, England 16 May 2008 Date: 16 May 2008

Claudio Pizarro & Son Footballer & Race Horse Owner York May Festival 2008 York Racecourse, York, England 16 May 2008 Date: 16 May 2008

Pizarro Ridden By N.Williamson Cheltenham Festival 2003 Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham 12 March 2003 Date: 12 March 2003

A map of the Americas, 1590-1601 (engraving)
1195461 A map of the Americas, 1590-1601 (engraving) by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98) & Bry, Johann Theodor de (1561-1623); 35x25 (folio size) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bry)

Meeting between Pizarro and Atahualpa (engraving)
671538 Meeting between Pizarro and Atahualpa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Meeting between Pizarro and Atahualpa)

Scene from Beethovens opera Fidelio (chromolitho)
2782876 Scene from Beethovens opera Fidelio (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from Beethovens opera Fidelio)

Balboa and Pizarro exploring Central and South America
Vasco Nunez de Balboa reaching the Pacific 19, Francisco Pizarro separating his men by a line in the sand on the Isle of Gallo 20, and Peruvians afraid of a lunar eclipse 21

MS Hunter 242 f. 248r Picarus, or Pizarro, and war horse
617895 MS Hunter 242 f.248r Picarus, or Pizarro, and war horse, illustration from the from Historia de Tlaxcala by Diego Munoz Camargo (pen & ink on paper) by Mexican School

Pizarro before Charles V (engraving)
2808059 Pizarro before Charles V (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pizarro before Charles V.); © Look and Learn

Pizarro and Almagro Reconciled
Pizarro and Almagro stand either side of a priest and have their arms raised towards each other in a gesture of reconciliation and ceasefire after warring over the city of Cuzco. Date: 1534

Pizarro Implored to Spare Captives
A native mediator stands in front of two Peruvian captives, imploring Pizarro to spare their lives. Date: 1532

Charles V Authorises Pizarro to Conquer and Govern Peru
Charles V sits and receives Pizarro and then authorises the invasion and conquest of Peru. Date: 1528

Pizarro Forced to Retreat
Pizarro and his men being forced to retreat by the Incan army. Date: 1525

Toy Theatre, Mr Connor as Pizarro. 19th century

The Inca king, Atahualpa (or Atabaliba), holding a scepter in the shape of a sun
LRI4624941 The Inca king, Atahualpa (or Atabaliba), holding a scepter in the shape of a sun, is carried on a litter to meet Francisco Pizarro (Engraving, 1595) by Bry

The Spanish conquistadores Francisco Pizarro, Diego de Almagro
LRI4624922 The Spanish conquistadores Francisco Pizarro, Diego de Almagro and Hernando de Luque joined forces to conquer Peru (Engraving, 1595) by Bry

House where Pizarro was assassinated, in Lima, Peru (engraving)
3101626 House where Pizarro was assassinated, in Lima, Peru (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: House where Pizarro was assassinated, in Lima, Peru)

MS Hunter 242 f. 248v Picarus (Pizarro) presents Peru and Cortesius (Cortes) Nueva Espana
617896 MS Hunter 242 f.248v Picarus (Pizarro) presents Peru and Cortesius (Cortes) Nueva Espana, illustration from the from Historia de Tlaxcala by Diego Munoz Camargo (pen & ink on paper)

Frontispiece from The Incas, or The Destruction of the Empire of Peru
617597 Frontispiece from The Incas, or The Destruction of the Empire of Peru by Jean-Francois Marmontel, 1777 (engraving) (see also 617598) by French School

Capture of the city of Mexico (engraving)
961626 Capture of the city of Mexico (engraving) by Chappel, Alonzo (1828-87) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Capture of the city of Mexico by Cortez (1485-1547)

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"Francisco Pizarro: The Spanish Conquistador Who Shaped History" Francisco Pizarro, born between 1471 and 1476, was a renowned Spanish conquistador who left an indelible mark on the world. Known for his audacious exploits and relentless pursuit of conquest, Pizarro's legacy is etched in history. A testament to his significance can be found in Trujilo, where a majestic statue stands tall as a symbol of his triumphs. It serves as a reminder of the man who forever altered the course of nations. One cannot discuss Pizarro without mentioning the infamous Conquest of Mexico from 1519 to 1521. While Hernan Cortes took center stage in Zempuala, it was ultimately Pizarro's influence that shaped this pivotal moment in history. Another defining encounter occurred when Francisco Pizarro met Atahualpa, the Inca ruler in Peru. This meeting marked a turning point as it led to the downfall of one empire and the rise of another under Spanish rule. Pizarro's impact extended beyond battles and diplomacy; he also left behind physical remnants like his former residence in Peru. The house occupied by him serves as a tangible link to his life and offers insight into how he navigated uncharted territories with determination. Portraits immortalize great figures throughout time, including Francisco Pizarro. His portrait captures both strength and ambition – qualities that propelled him forward during an era defined by exploration and conquest. As we reflect on history, let us not forget Francisco Pizarro's role as a conqueror who reshaped continents. From founding cities like San Miguel de Piura to constructing Christian churches, he played an instrumental part in shaping societies across South America.