Calicut Collection

Vasco da Gama in India
Portuguese Colonial History Series - Vasco da Gama has an audience with The King of Calicut (Kozhikode), the Samudiri (Zamorin) in May 1498

Vasco Da Gama at Calicut
VASCO DA GAMA received by ZAMORIN, ruler of Calicut

India / Calicut / Settlement
The European (Portuguese trading) settlement at Calicut

"Canterbury Week"in Calicut, South-West India (engraving)
1055709 " Canterbury Week" in Calicut, South-West India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Canterbury Week" in Calicut)

Detail of the animals, from the Arrival of Vasco da Gama in Calicut (tapestry)
488827 Detail of the animals, from the Arrival of Vasco da Gama in Calicut (tapestry) by Flemish School, (16th century); Banco Nacional Ultramarino

The Arrival of Vasco da Gama (c. 1469-1524) in Calcutta, 20th May 1498 (tapestry)
XIR162178 The Arrival of Vasco da Gama (c.1469-1524) in Calcutta, 20th May 1498 (tapestry) by Flemish School, (16th century); Banco Nacional Ultramarino, Portugal; Flemish, out of copyright

The Portuguese sacking the royal palace of Calicut
LLM456939 The Portuguese sacking the royal palace of Calicut by Scarpelli, Tancredi (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Portuguese sacking the royal palace of Calicut)

Vasco da Gama leaving Calicut under unexpected attack from Indian and Arab boats, December 1498 (chromolitho)
1093666 Vasco da Gama leaving Calicut under unexpected attack from Indian and Arab boats, December 1498 (chromolitho) by European School

Central detail of the Arrival of Vasco da Gama in Calicut (tapestry)
488829 Central detail of the Arrival of Vasco da Gama in Calicut (tapestry) by Flemish School, (16th century); Banco Nacional Ultramarino

The Arrival of Vasco da Gama (c. 1469-1524) in Calicut, 20th May 1498 (tapestry
XIR208671 The Arrival of Vasco da Gama (c.1469-1524) in Calicut, 20th May 1498 (tapestry) (detail of 162178) by Flemish School, (16th century); Banco Nacional Ultramarino, Portugal; Flemish

Reception of Vasco da Gama by the Samudiri of Calicut, India, May 1498 (chromolitho)
1093668 Reception of Vasco da Gama by the Samudiri of Calicut, India, May 1498 (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

ARION ON A DOLPHIN
The poet Arion is rescued by a dolphin off the coast of Calicut (!)

The Merchants Of Calicut, India, Held As Hostages By Vasco Da Gama During His Voyage In 1498. From The Great Explorers Columbus And Vasco Da Gama

Vasco de Gama appearing before the Zamorin (or king) of Calicut, engraving in the work Voyages and Travels

Vasco Da Gama Landing Near Calicut, India In 1498. Vasco Da Gama, 1St Count Of Vidigueira, C. 1460 Or 1469 To 1524
Vasco Da Gama Landing Near Calicut, India In 1498. Vasco Da Gama, 1St Count Of Vidigueira, C.1460 Or 1469 To 1524. Portuguese Explorer. From The Great Explorers Columbus And Vasco Da Gama

People Calicut Triumphal Procession Emperor Maximilian
Artokoloro

VASCO da GAMA: FLEET. The four ships which departed in 1497 from Lisbon, Portugal, and arrived at Calicut in 1498. Clockwise from top left: Sao Gabriel (flagship), Sao Raphael, Berrio

Calicut Bearer and Beggar
An illustration entitled Calicut Bearer (left) & Beggar (right) Plate 2 by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn (1829-1928)

VASCO da GAMA (c1469-1524). Portuguese navigator. Gama received by the Samorin at Calicut, India, in 1498. Line engraving, 1747

Vasco da Gama in India. Portuguese explorer Vasco de Gama (1460-1524) being received by the Zamorin (ruler) of Calicut, Kerala, India, in 1498

Events / India / Calicut
The European (Portuguese trading) settlement at Calicut

Calico Printer 1827
A calico printer at work. Calico is unprinted white cotton cloth imported from the Indian city of Calicut in India

Vasco Da Gama
VASCO DA GAMA - Portuguese navigator who rounds Africa to reach Calicut, India, in May 1498, the first European to set foot in India

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Calicut, a city steeped in history and rich with tales of exploration and conquest. It was here that Vasco da Gama, the renowned Portuguese explorer, first set foot on Indian soil in 1498. Calicut, also known as Kozhikode, became the gateway to India for European traders. The Zamorin of Calicut, ruler of this prosperous trading hub, granted de Gama an audience. This meeting marked a significant moment in history as it opened up new trade routes between Europe and India. In Canterbury Week at Calicut, South-West India, cultural exchange thrived. Engravings depict vibrant scenes filled with people from different backgrounds coming together to celebrate their shared heritage. Tapestries capture the grandeur of Vasco da Gama's arrival in Calicut. Intricate details showcase exotic animals brought by the explorers and highlight the awe-inspiring nature of this encounter between two worlds. However, not all encounters were peaceful. The Portuguese sacking the royal palace serves as a reminder that power struggles marred these early interactions between East and West. Unexpected attacks from Indian and Arab boats forced Vasco da Gama to leave Calicut under duress in December 1498. These clashes demonstrate how tensions simmered beneath the surface during this era of exploration. Yet amidst these conflicts lies beauty - central details within tapestries portray moments frozen in time when cultures collided harmoniously during Vasco da Gama's arrival in Calicut. Reception by the Samudiri (Zamorin) further exemplifies how diplomacy played a crucial role during these exchanges. Chromolithos bring color to life as they depict dignitaries welcoming da Gama with open arms. Calicut stands today as a testament to its storied past - a place where history unfolded before our eyes. Its streets whisper tales of adventure and discovery while reminding us that even amidst conflict there is a shared humanity that binds us all.