Caravel Collection

Christopher Columbus (1451-1506). Engraving. Colored
Christopher Columbus (1451-1506). Explorer and navigator genoese. Columbus taking possession of the island of San Salvador. Engraving by Martin Rico after a painting of Isidro Gil

Pere Mates (1500-1558). Reinassance Spanish painter. Altarpiece of Mary Magdalene(1526). Detail. Chapterhouse Museum. Cathedral of Girona. Catalonia. Spain

NAVIGATION BY STARS, 1575. Sailors navigating by stars at night. Woodcut from Andre Thevets La cosmographie universelle, Paris, 1575

Battle of Lepante (Lepanto), 1571
GIA4694903 Battle of Lepante (Lepanto), 1571. by Unknown Artist, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Lepante (Lepanto), 1571.); eGiancarlo Costa; out of copyright

The Pinta, the Nina and the Santa Maria sailing towards the West Indies in 1492, from The Discovery of America
IND113069 The Pinta, the Nina and the Santa Maria sailing towards the West Indies in 1492, from The Discovery of America, 1878 (colour litho) by Spanish School

Catalan literature. 14th and 15th Centuries. Book of the Consulate of the Sea. Cover of the edition printed in Barcelona by Ballester and Gilio in 1523

Caravel (Liebig)
A Spanish caravel

Discover the New World: Christopher Columbus and his crew aboard the "Santa Maria' approached the New World
NWI4901168 Discover the New World: Christopher Columbus and his crew aboard the "Santa Maria' approached the New World coasts in 1492. Engraving

A Caravel
3330654 A Caravel; (add.info.: Engraving print of a Caravel, a small, highly manoeuvrable sailing ship developed in the 15th Century by the Portuguese to explore along the West African coast)

A Caravel
3330649 A Caravel; (add.info.: Woodblock print of a Caravel, a small, highly manoeuvrable sailing ship developed in the 15th Century by the Portuguese to explore along the West African coast)

A Caravel, 15th century (print)
3330728 A Caravel, 15th century (print); (add.info.: Woodblock print of a Caravel, a small, highly manoeuvrable sailing ship developed in the 15th Century by the Portuguese to explore along the West)

Representation of the departure of Christopher Columbus to the New World
VEN5031153 Representation of the departure of Christopher Columbus to the New World.; (add.info.: Plate from an atlas, drawing by Giuseppe Moricci (1806-1880), 19th century

Discovery of the New World (Discovery of America): Christopher Columbus saw for the first time the land of the New
NWI4846020 Discovery of the New World (Discovery of America): Christopher Columbus saw for the first time the land of the New World aboard the Santa Maria caravel in 1492

Battle of Lepante (Lepanto), 1571
LSE4095885 Battle of Lepante (Lepanto), 1571.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Lepante (Lepanto), 1571.); Photo © Leonard de Selva.

A 15th century Spanish caravel
3253025 A 15th century Spanish caravel; (add.info.: A 15th century Spanish caravel. From Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, published c. 1900).

Geography : map representing the Americas with the traces of the voyages of the navigator Christopher Columbus to
VEN5031147 Geography : map representing the Americas with the traces of the voyages of the navigator Christopher Columbus to the New World.; (add.info)

Christopher Columbus watched the mainland of the bridge of the Caravelle Santa Maria in 1492
NWI4846046 Christopher Columbus watched the mainland of the bridge of the Caravelle Santa Maria in 1492. Colouring engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info)

Vision of Christopher Columbus with his son (Diego Colomb) during his travels from royal court to royal court to get
NWI4903897 Vision of Christopher Columbus with his son (Diego Colomb) during his travels from royal court to royal court to get his travel plan adopted

A 15th century Catalan Caravela Latina
3253054 A 15th century Catalan Caravela Latina; (add.info.: A 15th century Catalan Caravela Latina. From Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, published c. 1900).

Sinking of the Caravelle ' Santa Maria'' ship of Christopher Columbus on the coasts of Hispaniola
NWI4901055 Sinking of the Caravelle ' Santa Maria'' ship of Christopher Columbus on the coasts of Hispaniola (Dominican Republic and Haiti) in 1492. Engraving

Caraque with Genes, merchant ship of the 15th and 16th century. Colour engraving of the 19th century
NWI4962885 Caraque with Genes, merchant ship of the 15th and 16th century. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Caraque with Genes, merchant ship of the 15th and 16th century)

The three caravels "La Pinta' and "La Nina' and "La Santa Mariade' of Christopher Columbus
NWI4900843 The three caravels "La Pinta' and "La Nina' and "La Santa Mariade' of Christopher Columbus en route to the New World in 1492. Engraving

Christopher Columbus welcomed by the Indians in 1492. Columbus landing at Hispaniola, 1492
NWI4900782 Christopher Columbus welcomed by the Indians in 1492. Columbus landing at Hispaniola, 1492.; (add.info.: Christopher Columbus welcomed by the Indians in 1492)

Isabella, Spanish colonial settlement founded by Christopher Columbus in Hispaniola, 1493. Engraving
NWI4902164 Isabella, Spanish colonial settlement founded by Christopher Columbus in Hispaniola, 1493. Engraving. Isabella, the Spanish colonial settlement founded by Columbus on Hispaniola

Caravels amareed during the expedition of Christopher Columbus along the coast of Cuba
NWI4846042 Caravels amareed during the expedition of Christopher Columbus along the coast of Cuba. Colouring engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info)

Christopher Columbus aboard his caravel arriving near the new world is thanked by his tired men, 1492
ELD4859669 Christopher Columbus aboard his caravel arriving near the new world is thanked by his tired men, 1492; (add.info)

Geography. Christopher Columbus arrives in America, 1492 Illustration in: Belles Images d'Histoire
3434652 Geography. Christopher Columbus arrives in America, 1492 Illustration in: Belles Images d'Histoire (History Schoolbook), by H

A caravel with wind in its sails, a large Portuguese galleon from the 14th, 15th and 16th centuries
MMM5459212 A caravel with wind in its sails, a large Portuguese galleon from the 14th, 15th and 16th centuries; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: A caravel with wind in its sails)

The Caravelle 'Santa Maria' the flagship on board which Christopher Columbus undertook his first voyage in 1492
NWI4847186 The Caravelle 'Santa Maria' the flagship on board which Christopher Columbus undertook his first voyage in 1492 (engraving); (add.info.: Christopher Columbus (Cristoforo Colombo)

Spanish caravel Santa Maria, 1892. Creator: Unknown
Spanish caravel Santa Maria, 1892

HMS Sovereign of the Seas
" Vintage engraving of HMS Sovereign of the Seas a 90-gun First Rate ship of the line of the English Royal Navy, but at launch was armed with 102 bronze guns

Embarkation of Christopher Columbus at Palos de la Frontera
Discovery of America. Embarkation of Christopher Columbus at Palos de la Frontera (Spain), on August 3, 1492. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2020

Vasco da Gama (1460-1524). Portuguese explorer
Vasco da Gama, 1st Count of Vidigueira (1460-1524). Portuguese explorer. He was the first European to reach India by sea. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019

Columbus Landing in the Indies. 1594 (xylography)
CUL4856239 Columbus Landing in the Indies. 1594 (xylography) by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); (add.info.: BRY, Theodor de (1528-1598). Columbus Landing in the Indies. 1594

The Portuguese navigator Vasco de Gama arrived in Calicut, in 1498. 16th century, Tapestry
JLJ4587240 The Portuguese navigator Vasco de Gama arrived in Calicut, in 1498. 16th century, Tapestry by Flemish School, (16th century); Museologico da Caixa Geral de Depositos, Lisbon

Departure of the Santa Maria, the Pinta and the Nina from Palos in 1492 (oil on canvas)
IND171548 Departure of the Santa Maria, the Pinta and the Nina from Palos in 1492 (oil on canvas) by Bejarano, Antonio Cabral (1788-1861); Monastery of La Rabida, Huelva, Andalusia

Christopher Columbus, on board his caravel, gestures to the island of Guanahani (San Salvador)
REV400274 Christopher Columbus, on board his caravel, gestures to the island of Guanahani (San Salvador) on 12 October 1492 (oil on canvas) by Spanish School, (19th century); Monastery of La Rabida

The Voyage of Columbus, illustration from This Country of Ours, The Story of the United States by H. E
STC232165 The Voyage of Columbus, illustration from This Country of Ours, The Story of the United States by H.E. Marshall, 1917 (colour litho) by Michael, Arthur C

Ships Foundering off a Rocky Coast, c. 1657-1701 (oil on canvas)
7240829 Ships Foundering off a Rocky Coast, c.1657-1701 (oil on canvas) by Mulier, Pieter (known as Tempesta) (1637-1701) (follower of); 78x109 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

Porto Ferraio (Elbe) (Elba), painting by G. M. Terreni, 17th century
GIA4812207 Porto Ferraio (Elbe) (Elba), painting by G.M. Terreni, 17th century by Terreni, Giuseppe Maria (1739-1811); Private Collection; (add.info.: Porto Ferraio (Elbe) (Elba), painting by G.M

Ms. De Sphaera fol. 12v The Moon, 1470 (vellum)
XOT361214 Ms. De Sphaera fol.12v The Moon, 1470 (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Estense, Modena, Emilia-Romagna

Under the Bow of the Caravel Santa Maria, 1887 / 93. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett
Under the Bow of the Caravel Santa Maria, 1887/93. Replica of Christopher Columbus ship. Albumen print, stereo, from the series " Chicago and Vicinity"

On board the Caravel Santa Marie, looking aft, 1887 / 93. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett
On board the Caravel Santa Marie [sic], looking aft, 1887/93. Replica of Christopher Columbus ship. Albumen print, stereo, from the series " Chicago and Vicinity"

Havana, based on William Blaeus Atlas, 1630
GIA4733986 Havana, based on William Blaeus Atlas, 1630. by Blaeu, Willem (1571-1638); Private Collection; (add.info.: Havana, based on William Blaeus Atlas, 1630.); eGiancarlo Costa; Dutch

The miniature model of the Santa Maria caravel of C. Columbus
GIA4730903 The miniature model of the Santa Maria caravel of C. Columbus. by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: The miniature model of the Santa Maria caravel of C)

Portuguese Caravel, 15th century - in "The life of Prince Henri of Portugal surnamed
LSE4082417 Portuguese Caravel, 15th century - in " The life of Prince Henri of Portugal surnamed the Navigator" by Richard Henry Mayor, ed

Christopher Columbus in America (painting project on the ceiling). 1492
JLJ4594687 Christopher Columbus in America (painting project on the ceiling). 1492. Painting by Jean Francois De Troy (1679-1752), 18th century

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The caravel, a remarkable vessel that played a significant role in maritime history, has left an indelible mark on the world. From its involvement in the Battle of Lepanto (Lepanto) in 1571 to being depicted by Pere Mates (1500-1558), a renowned Renaissance Spanish painter, in his Altarpi artwork, this ship symbolizes exploration and adventure. Navigating by stars became possible with the caravel's introduction. Sailors relied on celestial bodies to guide them through treacherous waters at night, as shown in NAVIGATION BY STARS from 1575. It was this innovation that allowed The Pinta, the Nina, and the Santa Maria to sail towards the West Indies in 1492 during Christopher Columbus' voyage of discovery. Speaking of Columbus, he himself embarked on one such journey aboard a caravel. An engraving colored beautifully captures his spirit and determination as he set sail for new horizons. Catalan literature also recognized this vessel's significance during the 14th and 15th centuries when it featured prominently in books like Book of Con. Even outside Europe's shores, caravels made their presence felt. Magellan's expedition utilized these ships during their circumnavigation of the globe—an extraordinary feat that forever changed our understanding of Earth's geography. Back home again at Palos de la Frontera lies another pivotal moment: Embarkation of Christopher Columbus. This painting immortalizes Columbus boarding his trusty caravel before embarking on his groundbreaking voyage across uncharted seas. Not limited to Spain alone, Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama also relied heavily on these versatile vessels during his expeditions between 1460-1524. Their reliability and maneuverability were unmatched at sea. As time went on, other magnificent ships emerged—such as HMS Sovereign of the Seas—a testament to how influential early designs like those seen with caravels were.