Gama 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

Lisbon, Portugal skyline at Sao Jorge Castle

Lisbon, Portugal skyline after sunset

Lisbon, Portugal skyline at night

A young girl holding a doll and clothes toy set. December 1980

The World in the Elizabethan Era, 1926. Creators: Unknown, Emery Walker Ltd
The World in the Elizabethan Era, 1926. Map of the world during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I (1558-1603). The key shows: Mediaeval Trade routes, (the shipping in Asiatic seas was oriental)

Don Vasco De Gama - Explorer

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

Second expedition to India (1502-1503) " Naval battle between the Portuguese fleet of Vasco de Gama
ELD4861618 Second expedition to India (1502-1503) " Naval battle between the Portuguese fleet of Vasco de Gama and that of Calicut

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

Vasco da Gama delivers the letter of King Manuel of Portugal to the Samorim of Calicut
XEE4407801 Vasco da Gama delivers the letter of King Manuel of Portugal to the Samorim of Calicut - after painting, c. by Unknown Artist

Portrait of Vasco de Gama. Chromolithography
GIA4727070 Portrait of Vasco de Gama. Chromolithography. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Vasco de Gama)

Letter U: Uriasse, in "Mireille", opera by Charles Gounod and V: Vasco de Gama
DUV4208632 Letter U: Uriasse, in " Mireille", opera by Charles Gounod and V: Vasco de Gama, in " L africaine", opera by Giacomo Meyerbeer, of his real name Beer Jakob Liebmann

Former shopping centres: return of Vasco de Gama (1469-1524)
XEE4139005 Former shopping centres: return of Vasco de Gama (1469-1524), Portuguese navigator to Porto, Portugal. Chromolithography of the late 19th century by Unknown Artist

The Anglo-Portuguese Crisis (engraving)
1626747 The Anglo-Portuguese Crisis (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Anglo-Portuguese Crisis)

The King Visits Vasco da Gama (engraving)
655822 The King Visits Vasco da Gama (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The King Visits Vasco da Gama)

Vasco da Gama Visits the King (engraving)
655820 Vasco da Gama Visits the King (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vasco da Gama Visits the King)

Example of an Enclosed Palanquin, published c. 1890 (hand coloured engraving)
1275205 Example of an Enclosed Palanquin, published c.1890 (hand coloured engraving) by Korean School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Korean, out of copyright

Scenes from the East Coast of Africa, 1820
Ducks on the sacred lake on Comoro Island 61, Solomons merchants buying ivory and peacocks at Sofala, Mozambique 62, and natives with torches chasing a wild elephant in Mozambique 63

Translation of the ashes of Luis Vaz de Camoes and Vasco de Gama, Portugal
XEE4168686 Translation of the ashes of Luis Vaz de Camoes and Vasco de Gama, Portugal, 9 June 1880: barking in the port of Belem the remains of the poet Luis Vaz de Camoes known as the Camoans

Blessing Vasco da Gamas expedition to the Indian Ocean (litho)
6005045 Blessing Vasco da Gamas expedition to the Indian Ocean (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blessing Vasco da Gamas expedition to the Indian Ocean)

The Camoens and Vasco da Gama Tercentenary at Lisbon (engraving)
1060108 The Camoens and Vasco da Gama Tercentenary at Lisbon (engraving) by Brewer, Henry William (fl.1858-d.1903); Private Collection; (add.info)

Vasco de Gama (engraving)
670204 Vasco de Gama (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vasco de Gama. Illustration for A Comprehensive History of India by Henry Beveridge (Blackie)

Urias and Vasco di Gama (chromolitho)
734724 Urias and Vasco di Gama (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Urias and Vasco di Gama)

From Vasco de Gama (1469-1524, Portuguese explorer) to Calicut (present-day Kozhikode
GIA4715805 From Vasco de Gama (1469-1524, Portuguese explorer) to Calicut (present-day Kozhikode) in India in 1498. Engraving 1817

King Manuel I the Great (1469 - 1521) received Vasco de Gama
GIA4733088 King Manuel I the Great (1469 - 1521) received Vasco de Gama. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The discovery of the route of the Indes: Reception of Vasco de Gama by the Samudrin of
LSE4102229 The discovery of the route of the Indes: Reception of Vasco de Gama by the Samudrin of Calicut, end of May 1498 - advertising vignette Liebig by Unknown Artist

Vasco da Gama in Kannur (chromolitho)
735928 Vasco da Gama in Kannur (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vasco da Gama in Kannur)

Portrait of Vasco de Gama - in "The Life of Prince Henri of Portugal surnamed
LSE4082418 Portrait of Vasco de Gama - in " The Life of Prince Henri of Portugal surnamed the Navigator" by Richard Henri Major, 1868 by Unknown Artist

Portrait of Vasco de Gama. Portuguese navigator (Sines, Alentejo, c
XEE4403756 Portrait of Vasco de Gama. Portuguese navigator (Sines, Alentejo, c. 1469 at Cochin, India, 1524) by Unknown Artist

Paulo da Gama receiving the Sheikh on Board (engraving)
655823 Paulo da Gama receiving the Sheikh on Board (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paulo da Gama receiving the Sheikh on Board)

Letter V: Vasco de Gama, Portuguese navigator, in "The African"
DUV4208620 Letter V: Vasco de Gama, Portuguese navigator, in " The African", opera by Giacomo Meyerbeer, his real name Jakob Liebmann Beer. Mens Alphabet Serie S0369

Portrait of Vasco de Gama (1469-1524) Portuguese navigator
XEE4403854 Portrait of Vasco de Gama (1469-1524) Portuguese navigator. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The British Dominions beyond the Seas, the Birth of Natal Colony (engraving)
1601330 The British Dominions beyond the Seas, the Birth of Natal Colony (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Great Britains Naval Preparations (litho)
1605004 Great Britains Naval Preparations (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Britains Naval Preparations)

A Gama, Horned Viper and Sacred Beetle, illustration from Wildlife of the World
3037067 A Gama, Horned Viper and Sacred Beetle, illustration from Wildlife of the World, c.1910 (colour litho) by Kuhnert

Alice Roosevelt, daughter of US President Theodore Roosevelt, visiting the Emperor of Korea in Seoul (colour litho)
3097533 Alice Roosevelt, daughter of US President Theodore Roosevelt, visiting the Emperor of Korea in Seoul (colour litho) by French School

Vasco De Gama, (c1460s-1524), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Vasco De Gama, (c1460s-1524), 1830. Vasco da Gama (c1460s-1524) Portuguese explorer and the first European to reach India by sea, which opened sea routes for an age of global imperialism

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 da Gama (1469-1524), Portuguese sailor

Vasco de Gama (1469-1624), Portugese navigator, engraving after a drawing by Antonio Carnicero

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

Example of a Roofless Palanquin, c. 1890
Example of a Roofless Palanquin, pub. c.1890 (hand coloured engraving). This was used for carrying Government officials or first class noblemen; also used to carry the King around Palace grounds;

Example of an Enclosed Palanquin, c. 1890
Example of an Enclosed Palanquin, pub. c.1890 (hand coloured engraving)

Gama Sennins Animus (from the series Ibaraki no keshin). Artist: Kuniyoshi, Utagawa (1797-1861)
Gama Sennins Animus (from the series Ibaraki no keshin). Private Collection

Vasco Da Gama Visiting the King of Calicut, 1498 (c1912). In 1498 Vasco da Gama landed in Calicut. His arrival has often been considered as the beginning of a new phase during which the control of

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"Gama: A Journey of Exploration, Trade, and Cultural Exchange" Vasco da Gama, a renowned Portuguese explorer from the 15th century, left an indelible mark on history through his expeditions to India. His arrival in Calicut in 1498 marked a significant turning point in global trade and cultural exchange. As Vasco da Gama set foot on Indian soil, he opened up new possibilities for European merchants seeking lucrative trade routes. The streets of Mombasa, Kenya in East Africa also bear his name as a testament to his influence on the region's history. Don Vasco De Gama's courageous spirit led him to embark on perilous voyages across uncharted waters. His determination paved the way for future explorers and shaped our understanding of the world during the Elizabethan Era. In one iconic image from 1926, we catch a glimpse of how people perceived "The World" during that time - with Vasco da Gama's exploits firmly etched into collective memory. Fast forward to December 1980 when a young girl holds her doll and clothes toy set; she unknowingly represents generations inspired by tales of exploration. During his second expedition to India (1502-1503), Vasco de Gama found himself engaged in naval battles against Calicut. In one such encounter depicted vividly through historical accounts, Portuguese fleets clashed with Muslim ships returning from Mecca – illustrating both conflict and cultural encounters at sea. Tapestries from the 16th century further immortalize Vasco de Gama's arrival in Calicut as they showcase scenes depicting this pivotal moment in history. These intricate works serve as visual reminders of how exploration forever altered societies worldwide. Even artistic expressions like chromolithographs capture moments related to Vasco de Gama's adventures. Act four portrays "Die Afrikanerin, " showcasing African culture intertwined with European influences - another testament to cross-cultural connections forged by exploration.