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Hernan Cortes Collection

Hernan Cortes, the Spanish conquistador of the 16th century, is a figure shrouded in both admiration and controversy

Background imageHernan Cortes Collection: Hernan Cortes (engraving)

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

Background imageHernan Cortes Collection: Montezuma Declares his Allegiance to the King of Spain before Cortes (oil on canvas)

Montezuma Declares his Allegiance to the King of Spain before Cortes (oil on canvas)
XIR174135 Montezuma Declares his Allegiance to the King of Spain before Cortes (oil on canvas) by Spanish School, (16th century); Museo de America, Madrid, Spain; Spanish, out of copyright

Background imageHernan Cortes Collection: Hernan Cortes in the battle of Otumba, July 7, 1520

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

Background imageHernan Cortes Collection: Hernandez Cortes, Spanish conquistador, 16th century

Hernandez Cortes, Spanish conquistador, 16th century. Cortes (1485-1547) arriving in Mexico followed by his black servant and preceeded by La Malinche, his interpreter and mistress

Background imageHernan Cortes Collection: Hernan Cortes meeting the Aztec Emperor Montezuma, 1519

Hernan Cortes meeting the Aztec Emperor Montezuma, 1519. Cortes (1485-1547) was the Spanish conquistador who conquered Mexico and overthrew the Aztec Empire

Background imageHernan Cortes Collection: Hernan Cortes (1485-1547), Spanish conquistador who conquered Mexico

Hernan Cortes (1485-1547), Spanish conquistador who conquered Mexico
Hernan Cortes, Spanish conquistador who conquered Mexico. Cortes (1485-1547) landed in Mexico in 1519. With a force of only some 600 men, he succeeded in overthrowing the empire of the Aztecs

Background imageHernan Cortes Collection: All sense of order and discipline was lost (colour litho)

All sense of order and discipline was lost (colour litho)
969254 All sense of order and discipline was lost (colour litho) by Robinson, James Henry (1852-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: All sense of order and discipline was lost)

Background imageHernan Cortes Collection: Great voyages of discovery (colour litho)

Great voyages of discovery (colour litho)
5207733 Great voyages of discovery (colour litho) by Girard, Joseph (fl.1930-50); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great voyages of discovery)

Background imageHernan Cortes Collection: Hernan Cortes, Spanish conquistador (engraving)

Hernan Cortes, Spanish conquistador (engraving)
3647451 Hernan Cortes, Spanish conquistador (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hernan Cortes (1485-1547), Spanish conquistador

Background imageHernan Cortes Collection: Hernan Cortes, Spanish conquistador (engraving)

Hernan Cortes, Spanish conquistador (engraving)
3638251 Hernan Cortes, Spanish conquistador (engraving) by Vertue, George (1684-1756) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hernan Cortes (1485-1547), Spanish conquistador

Background imageHernan Cortes Collection: Hernan Cortes, Spanish conquistador (colour litho)

Hernan Cortes, Spanish conquistador (colour litho)
968964 Hernan Cortes, Spanish conquistador (colour litho) by Robinson, James Henry (1852-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hernan Cortes (1485-1547), Spanish conquistador

Background imageHernan Cortes Collection: The public entry of Cortez (engraving)

The public entry of Cortez (engraving)
818766 The public entry of Cortez (engraving) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The public entry of Cortez and his companions into Mexico)

Background imageHernan Cortes Collection: Cortes and his men at the gap (colour litho)

Cortes and his men at the gap (colour litho)
969255 Cortes and his men at the gap (colour litho) by Robinson, James Henry (1852-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cortes and his men at the gap. The Spanish conquest of Mexico)

Background imageHernan Cortes Collection: 'Return to your homes. Lay down your arms'(colour litho)

"Return to your homes. Lay down your arms"(colour litho)
969251 " Return to your homes. Lay down your arms" (colour litho) by Robinson, James Henry (1852-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Return to your homes)

Background imageHernan Cortes Collection: Hernan Cortes, Spanish conquistador, receiving gifts from the Aztec Emperor Montezuma, Mexico

Hernan Cortes, Spanish conquistador, receiving gifts from the Aztec Emperor Montezuma, Mexico, 1518-1519 (chromolitho)
2815905 Hernan Cortes, Spanish conquistador, receiving gifts from the Aztec Emperor Montezuma, Mexico, 1518-1519 (chromolitho) by French School

Background imageHernan Cortes Collection: He fought boldly in the front rank (colour litho)

He fought boldly in the front rank (colour litho)
969247 He fought boldly in the front rank (colour litho) by Robinson, James Henry (1852-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: He fought boldly in the front rank)

Background imageHernan Cortes Collection: Again and again they returned to the attack (colour litho)

Again and again they returned to the attack (colour litho)
969256 Again and again they returned to the attack (colour litho) by Robinson, James Henry (1852-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Again and again they returned to the attack)

Background imageHernan Cortes Collection: Portrait of Hernan Cortes (1485-1547), 19th century (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Hernan Cortes (1485-1547), 19th century (oil on canvas)
1769484 Portrait of Hernan Cortes (1485-1547), 19th century (oil on canvas) by Mexican School, (19th century); 196x112 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Hernan Cortes (1485-1547)

Background imageHernan Cortes Collection: 'You will deal with me, Malintzin, as you list'(colour litho)

"You will deal with me, Malintzin, as you list"(colour litho)
969257 " You will deal with me, Malintzin, as you list" (colour litho) by Robinson, James Henry (1852-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: " You will deal with me, Malintzin)

Background imageHernan Cortes Collection: The army entered Mexico to the sound of martial music (colour litho)

The army entered Mexico to the sound of martial music (colour litho)
969252 The army entered Mexico to the sound of martial music (colour litho) by Robinson, James Henry (1852-1922); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHernan Cortes Collection: Hernan Cortes, Spanish conquistador, receiving gifts from the Aztec Emperor Montezuma, Mexico

Hernan Cortes, Spanish conquistador, receiving gifts from the Aztec Emperor Montezuma, Mexico, 1518-1519 (chromolitho)
972265 Hernan Cortes, Spanish conquistador, receiving gifts from the Aztec Emperor Montezuma, Mexico, 1518-1519 (chromolitho) by French School

Background imageHernan Cortes Collection: Retreat of Hernando Cortes

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

Background imageHernan Cortes Collection: Hernan Cortes at Vera Cruz in 1519

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)

Background imageHernan Cortes Collection: Hernan Cortez (engraving)

Hernan Cortez (engraving)
815684 Hernan Cortez (engraving) by Carnicero, Antonio (1748-1814) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hernan Cortez (1485-1547)

Background imageHernan Cortes Collection: Entrance of Cortez into Mexico, pub. 1890 (colour litho)

Entrance of Cortez into Mexico, pub. 1890 (colour litho)
2646285 Entrance of Cortez into Mexico, pub. 1890 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: HernAan (Hernando) CortA©s (1485-1547)

Background imageHernan Cortes Collection: Great military figures (coloured engraving)

Great military figures (coloured engraving)
5998772 Great military figures (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great military figures)

Background imageHernan Cortes Collection: Hernan Cortes, in the Sala del Mappamondo (fresco)

Hernan Cortes, in the Sala del Mappamondo (fresco)
808744 Hernan Cortes, in the Sala del Mappamondo (fresco) by Italian School, (16th century); Villa Farnese, Caprarola, Voterbo, Lazio, Italy; (add.info.: HernAan CortA©s de Monroy y Pizarro)

Background imageHernan Cortes Collection: Hernan Cortes attacking the Mexican coastal Indians

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)

Background imageHernan Cortes Collection: 'There is our mark! Follow and support me'(colour litho)

"There is our mark! Follow and support me"(colour litho)
969253 " There is our mark! Follow and support me" (colour litho) by Robinson, James Henry (1852-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: " There is our mark)

Background imageHernan Cortes Collection: 'To Mexico! To Mexico'(colour litho)

"To Mexico! To Mexico"(colour litho)
969250 " To Mexico! To Mexico" (colour litho) by Robinson, James Henry (1852-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: " To Mexico! To Mexico")

Background imageHernan Cortes Collection: The whole army knelt in the mud and confessed their sins (colour litho)

The whole army knelt in the mud and confessed their sins (colour litho)
969249 The whole army knelt in the mud and confessed their sins (colour litho) by Robinson, James Henry (1852-1922); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHernan Cortes Collection: Hernan Cortes, Spanish conquistador (chromolitho)

Hernan Cortes, Spanish conquistador (chromolitho)
972217 Hernan Cortes, Spanish conquistador (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hernan Cortes (1485-1547), Spanish conquistador who conquered Mexico

Background imageHernan Cortes Collection: Cortes, (1485-1547), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Cortes, (1485-1547), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Cortes, (1485-1547), 1830. Hernan Cortes (1485-1547) Spanish Conquistador who led an expedition that caused the fall of the Aztec Empire From " Biographical Illustrations"

Background imageHernan Cortes Collection: Reception of Cortes by Montezuma, 1519, (1890). Creator: Unknown

Reception of Cortes by Montezuma, 1519, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Reception of Cortes by Montezuma, 1519, (1890). Moctezuma II (1466-1520) met Hernando Cortes (1485-1547) Spanish Conquistador on 8 November 1519, the two leaders exchanged gifts

Background imageHernan Cortes Collection: Hernando Cortes, c1530-1540, (1890). Creator: Unknown

Hernando Cortes, c1530-1540, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Hernando Cortes, c1530-1540, (1890). Hernando Cortes (1485-1547) Spanish Conquistador who began the first phase of Spanish colonisation in the Americas

Background imageHernan Cortes Collection: The Old San Hipolito Convent, City of Mexico, c1897. Creator: Unknown

The Old San Hipolito Convent, City of Mexico, c1897. Creator: Unknown
The Old San Hipolito Convent, City of Mexico, c1897. Convent dating from the 16th century, founded by Hernan Cortes and his companions

Background imageHernan Cortes Collection: Portrait of Hernan Cortes (1485-1547) with his coat of arms, 1588. Creator: Anonymous

Portrait of Hernan Cortes (1485-1547) with his coat of arms, 1588. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Herna n Cortes (1485-1547) with his coat of arms, 1588. Private Collection

Background imageHernan Cortes Collection: Portrait of Hernan Cortes (1485-1547), 1741. Creator: Anonymous

Portrait of Hernan Cortes (1485-1547), 1741. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Herna n Cortes (1485-1547), 1741. Private Collection

Background imageHernan Cortes Collection: Entry of Hernan Cortes in Tlaxcala, series of Paintings Conquest of Mexico

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

Background imageHernan Cortes Collection: Baptism of the King of Texcoco in the presence of Hernan Cortes series

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

Background imageHernan Cortes Collection: Christopher Coumbus with Hernando Cortes receiving a native American girl as a gift, (c1820-1839)

Christopher Coumbus with Hernando Cortes receiving a native American girl as a gift, (c1820-1839). Plate 5 from Le Costume Ancien et Moderne, Volume I, by Jules Ferrario

Background imageHernan Cortes Collection: The encounter between Hernando Cortes and Montezuma II, Mexico, 1519 (c1820-1839)

The encounter between Hernando Cortes and Montezuma II, Mexico, 1519 (c1820-1839). Cortes (1485-1547) was the Spanish conquistador who conquered Mexico

Background imageHernan Cortes Collection: Hernan Cortes, Spanish conquistador, (1780). Artist: Pierre Duflos

Hernan Cortes, Spanish conquistador, (1780). Artist: Pierre Duflos
Hernan Cortes, Spanish conquistador, (1780). Landing in Mexico in 1519, with a force of only some 600 men, Cortes (1485-1547) succeeded in overthrowing the empire of the Aztecs

Background imageHernan Cortes Collection: Colombus when Cortes arrived in Cuba, (15th century), 1920s

Colombus when Cortes arrived in Cuba, (15th century), 1920s
Colombus when Cortes arrived in Cuba. On his second trip Colombus went into the south coast of Cuba and when Cortes arrived in Guaniguanico province, Colombus made his crew swear on June 12

Background imageHernan Cortes Collection: Hernan Cortes, (1485-1547), 1920s

Hernan Cortes, (1485-1547), 1920s
Hernan Cortes was from Medellin and was the mayor of the Santiago village, he was pursued by order of Velazquez and managed to get out of Cuba and went to conquer Mexico

Background imageHernan Cortes Collection: Hernan Cortes, 16th century Spanish conquistador, (1836). Artist: W Holl

Hernan Cortes, 16th century Spanish conquistador, (1836). Artist: W Holl
Hernan Cortes, 16th century Spanish conquistador, (1836). Landing in Mexico in 1519, with a force of only some 600 men, Cortes (1485-1547) succeeded in overthrowing the empire of the Aztecs

Background imageHernan Cortes Collection: Cortez, 19th century. Artist: William Holl

Cortez, 19th century. Artist: William Holl
Cortez, 19th century. Hernan Cortes (1485-1547), Spanish conquistador who conquered Mexico. Cortes landed in Mexico in 1519

Background imageHernan Cortes Collection: City of Veracruz, Mexico, 17th century

City of Veracruz, Mexico, 17th century. Detail from a map of the city which lies on the Caribbean, on the east coast of Mexico



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Hernan Cortes, the Spanish conquistador of the 16th century, is a figure shrouded in both admiration and controversy. His encounters with the Aztec Empire have left an indelible mark on history. In Montezuma Declares his Allegiance to the King of Spain before Cortes (oil on canvas), we witness a pivotal moment as the Aztec Emperor acknowledges Spanish authority. The Battle of Otumba, July 7, 1520, showcases Cortes' military prowess. Amidst chaos and uncertainty, he leads his troops against formidable opposition. Hernandez Cortes emerges victorious, forever etching his name in tales of conquest. Meeting the Aztec Emperor Montezuma in 1519 was a meeting that would change history. The clash between two civilizations unfolds as cultures collide and destinies intertwine. In Cholula's Massacre of Aztec warriors and nobles by Hernan Cortes' Spanish conquistadors (engraving), we confront the brutal reality of colonization. It serves as a stark reminder that power often comes at great cost. Amidst these tumultuous events, all sense of order and discipline was lost (colour litho). As empires clashed and worlds collided, chaos reigned supreme. Cortes' expeditions were part of the great voyages of discovery (colour litho) that shaped our understanding of geography and expanded European influence across continents. Le Romance du Cortes (The Song of Cortez) captures Nantes' artistic interpretation in 1815 through furnishing fabric. Even centuries later, this conqueror continues to inspire creative expression. Engravings immortalize Hernan Cortes as they depict him during different stages: confident yet controversial; admired yet feared; relentless yet determined - each engraving capturing facets that define his legacy. Finally, The public entry of Cortez (engraving) symbolizes triumph amidst adversity.