Hernan Collection

The cacique of Tabasco presents to Hernan Cortes twenty Indian and between they Dona Marina. Engraving, 1825. Colored

Moctezuma II, Hernan Cortes, Pedro de Alvarado, Gonzalo de
Conquerors and conquered. Moctezuma II (1467-1520), Hernan Cortes (1485-1547), Pedro de Alvarado (1485-1541), Gonzalo de Sandoval (1497-1527) and Cristobal de Olid (1488-1524). Colored engraving

MEXICO: NUN, 16th CENTURY. Sor Juana Ines de La Cruz, niece of Hernan Cortes, dressed elaborately for her entry into the convent which she founded in Mexico City. Oil on canvas, Mexican, 18th century

BANNER OF HERNAN CORTAS. The original banner of Spanish conquistador, Hernan Cortas, c16th century
BANNER OF HERNÁN CORTAS. The original banner of Spanish conquistador, Hernán Cortas, c16th century

Hernan Cortes meets Emperor Moctezuma
3846960 Hernan Cortes meets Emperor Moctezuma by Unknown Artist, (16th century); (add.info.: Hernan Cortes meets Emperor Moctezuma, 8 November 1519)

Hernan Cortes (1488-1547). Engraving. Colored
Hernan Cortes (1488-1547). Spanish conqueror of Mexico. Engraving by A. Carretero in The Spanish and American Illustration, 1884. Colored

Cortes destroying his fleet. Colored engraving
Hernan Cortes (1488-1547). Spanish conqueror of Mexico. Cortes destroying his fleet, moored in the Villa Rica of the Vera Cruz, to prevent defections among his crew. Volume I. Engraving by J

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

Hernan Nunez de Toledo y Guzman, aka el Comendador Griego, el Pinciano or Fredenandus Nunius Pincianus
3473258 Hernan Nunez de Toledo y Guzman, aka el Comendador Griego, el Pinciano or Fredenandus Nunius Pincianus, After an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub

Emperor Moctezuma attacked by rebels
3846963 Emperor Moctezuma attacked by rebels; (add.info.: Emperor Moctezuma attacked by rebels - the fall of the Aztec Empire)

Hernan Cortes in the battle of Otumba, July 7, 1520

Hernan Cortes (1488-1547). Spanish conquistador of the Aztec empire. He decided to sink his ships, which were anchored in the city of Villa Rica de Veracruz

Battle of Otumba (7th July 7, 1520). Confrontation between the army of the Aztecs against Spanish troops led by Hernan Cortes

Montezuma is allowed to be seen in public, by going out to his Temples... Historia de la Conquista de Mexico, poblacion, y progresos de la America septentrional

Map of the territory of New Spain. Historia de la Conquista de Mexico, poblacion, y progresos de la America septentrional, conocida por el nombre de Nueva Espana (History of the Conquest of Mexico)

Diego Velazquez de Cuellar (1465-1524) had the intention of ceasing Hernan Cortes. Cortes and his fleet left Cuba in haste for the coast of Mexico

History of the Conquest of Mexico
Historia de la Conquista de Mexico, poblacion, y progresos de la America septentrional, conocida por el nombre de Nueva Espana (History of the Conquest of Mexico, population)

Rodeleros (shield bearers). Spanish troops, 16th century
Rodeleros (shield bearers). Spanish troops in the early 16th century. They were equipped with swords and steel shields or bucklers, known as rodela

Fernando Nunez de Guzman (ca. 1480-1553). Spanish rhetorical, called Nunius Pincianus or Pinciano, and Greek Coomander. Professor of Greek at the University of Alcala. Portrait, detail

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

Conquest of Mexico
Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire (1519-21). Construction of the Villa Rica of La Vera Cruz, with the help of the Totonac Indians. Detail

Hernando Cortes (1485-1547) receiving the homage of the Aztecs (oil on canvas)
IND176716 Hernando Cortes (1485-1547) receiving the homage of the Aztecs (oil on canvas) by Spanish School, (16th century); Private Collection; Index Fototeca

The Conquest of Mexico: Hernando Cortes (1485-1547) Attacks the District of Panfilo Narvaez by Night (oil on canvas)
IND113577 The Conquest of Mexico: Hernando Cortes (1485-1547) Attacks the District of Panfilo Narvaez by Night (oil on canvas) by Spanish School, (18th century); Museo de America, Madrid

Ms Hunter 242 f. 258v and f. 259r, from Historia de Tlaxcala
3957942 Ms Hunter 242 f.258v and f.259r, from Historia de Tlaxcala by Diego Munoz Camargo (pen & ink on paper) by Mexican School, (16th century); Glasgow University Library

Hernan Cortes fleeing the Aztec capital
3846961 Hernan Cortes fleeing the Aztec capital by Unknown Artist, (17th century); (add.info.: Hernan Cortes fleeing the Aztec capital, Tenochtitlan, with the Spaniards, 30 June 1520)

Hernan Cortez in Mexico
Hernan Cortez landing at Tabasco, Mexico 10, presented with 20 women including Marina by the Mayans 11, and destroying a Mayan temple and idols 12. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rev

King Philip II of Spain working on El Escorial, 1584
King Philip II of Spain overseeing the work on the Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial built in 1584. Surrounded by courtiers, soldiers, magistrates and masons. Scoglio di Filippo II

Map of Tenochtitlan and the Gulf of Mexico, from Praeclara Ferdinadi Cortesii de
NBY259415 Map of Tenochtitlan and the Gulf of Mexico, from Praeclara Ferdinadi Cortesii de Nova maris Oceani Hyspania Narratio by Hernando Cortes (1485-1547) 1524 (colour litho) by Spanish School

Ms Hunter 242 256v-257r Cortez and Montezuma, from Historia de Tlaxcala
GUL360807 Ms Hunter 242 256v-257r Cortez and Montezuma, from Historia de Tlaxcala by Diego Munoz Camargo (pen & ink on paper) by Mexican School, (16th century); Glasgow University Library

Spanish attack Aztec fleet on Lake Texcoco
Part of the seige of Tenochtitlan by Cortes and the Tlaxcala army, the Spanish ships are vastly outmatching the Aztec war canoes, both in size and the technology

Cortes, having landed on mainland, destroys his fleet
Hernan Cortes, having reached Mexico and discovering already a mutiny, decided to sink the ships to stop any more arising. Men in longboats surround ships, either sunk or sinking. Date: 1519

Cortes orders his men to sink his ships
Hernan Cortes orders his men to sink the ships, so that they cannot retreat. Camp has been set up on the banks, as men in longboats surround various boats either sunk or in the process of sinking

Cortes Meets Montezuma
Hernan Cortes meets Montezuma II in tenochtitlan, Mexico. Date: 1520

Cortes Home in Mexico
Ferdinand Cortes house in Tehuacan, Mexico. Date: 1519

Ms Hunter 242 f. 257v and f. 258r, from Historia de Tlaxcala
3957941 Ms Hunter 242 f.257v and f.258r, from Historia de Tlaxcala by Diego Munoz Camargo (pen & ink on paper) by Mexican School, (16th century); Glasgow University Library

Retreat of Hernando Cortes
3846958 Retreat of Hernando Cortes by Spanish School, (16th century); (add.info.: Retreat of Hernando Cortes form Tenochtitlan, Mexico, 1520.); Photo © Derek Bayes. All rights reserved 2022

Hernan Cortes at Vera Cruz in 1519
3846957 Hernan Cortes at Vera Cruz in 1519 by Spanish School, (16th century); (add.info.: It was here that he decided to found a village (La Villa Rica de la Vera Cruz)

Montezuma meets Cortez / Ms Hunter 242 f. 255r Conquest of Mexico
GUL232045 Montezuma meets Cortez / Ms Hunter 242 f.255r Conquest of Mexico, from Historia de Tlaxcala by Diego Munoz Camargo (pen & ink on paper) by Mexican School

Hernan Cortes attacking the Mexican coastal Indians
3846956 Hernan Cortes attacking the Mexican coastal Indians by Spanish School, (16th century); (add.info.: Hernan Cortes attacking the Mexican coastal Indians under the red flag of Castile and Leon)

Hernan Cortes (1485-1547), Spanish conqueror

Zingari, head of an indigenous population, offers Hernan Cortes her sister Aida, detail of a lithograph by Maurin

Hernan Cortes, Marques del Valle de Oaxaca representing Spain at the Indians in the conquest of America

Hernan Cortes (1485-1547) and Diego Velazquez (1465-1524), Spanish coquerors

Entry of Hernan Cortes in Tlaxcala, series of Paintings Conquest of Mexico

Baptism of the King of Texcoco in the presence of Hernan Cortes series of Paintings Conquest of America

Cover of the work Cronica de la Nueva Espana (Chronicle of New Spain) by Francisco Lopez de Gomara, which includes the conquest of Mexico by Hernan Cortes. Edition of 1554

Hernan Wilhelm Bissen (1798-1868). Margaret I of Denmark (1
Hernan Wilhelm Bissen (1798-1868). Danish sculptor. Margaret I of Denmark (1353-1412) (left), Philippa of England (1394-1430) (center) and Dagmar of Bohemia (1186-1212) (right). Sculpture, 1856

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"Hernan Cortes: The Spanish Conquistador Who Shaped Mexican History" Hernan Cortes, the renowned Spanish conquistador, played a pivotal role in shaping Mexico's history. Known as the cacique of Tabasco, he was presented with twenty Indigenous people by Moctezuma II, the Aztec emperor. This encounter marked the beginning of a tumultuous journey that would forever change both worlds. In the 16th century, Sor Juana Ines de La Cruz, niece Cortes, donned traditional attire to honor her uncle's legacy in Mexico. Her dress symbolized the cultural fusion resulting from his conquests and their lasting impact on society. Engraved portraits depict Hernan Cortes as a formidable figure who led expeditions with unwavering determination. Colored illustrations bring to life his encounters with Moctezuma II and fellow conquistadors like Pedro de Alvarado and Gonzalo de Sandoval. Cortes' strategic brilliance is evident in his decision to destroy his fleet upon arriving in Mexico. This bold move ensured that his men were fully committed to their mission without any possibility of retreat. The banner carried by Hernan Cortes during his conquests serves as an emblematic artifact from the 16th century. It represents Spain's presence in New Spain and signifies Cortes' authority over conquered territories. One significant battle etched into history is the Battle of Otumba on July 7th, 1520. Despite being vastly outnumbered by indigenous warriors known as Mexica or Aztecs, Cortes emerged victorious through sheer military prowess and tactical maneuvering. Montezuma II's public appearance allowed him to witness firsthand how his once-mighty empire had fallen under Spanish rule. This poignant moment highlighted not only Montezuma's tragic fate but also showcased Cortés' dominance over New Spain. A map illustrating New Spain's territory showcases the vast expanse of land under Cortes' control.