Llanta Collection

Saint Antoninus of Pamiers. Christian missionary and martyr
Saint Antoninus of Pamiers. Early Christian missionary and martyr. Patron saint of the cities of Pamiers (France), Palencia and Medina del Campo (Spain). Portrait. Illustration by Llanta

Gabriel Ciscar y Ciscar (1760-1829). Spanish mariner, scientist and politician. Portrait. Illustration by Llanta, 19th century. Cronica General de Espana

Juan Bautista Perez Rubert (ca. 1537-1597)
Juan Bautista Perez Rubert (ca.1537-1597). Spanish ecclesiastic. Bishop of Segorbe (1591-1597). Portrait. Illustration by Llanta. Lithography. Cronica General de Espana

Luis de Requesens y Zuniga (1528-1576). Spanish military, poltician and diplomat. Governor of the Duchy of Milan (1572-1573) and the Netherlands (1573-1576). Portrait, detail. Illustration by Llanta

Diego Laynez (1512-1565). Spanish Jesuit priest and theologian. Second Superior General of the Society of Jesus. Portrait, detail. Illustration by Llanta. Lithography. Cronica General de Espana

Pedro Menendez de Aviles y Alonso de la Campa (1519-1574). Spanish marine. Portrait, detail. Illustration by Llanta. Lithography. Cronica General de Espana

Jose del Campillo y Cossio (1693-1743). Spanish statesman. Illustration by Llanta. Lithography. Cronica General de Espana. Historia Ilustrada y Descriptiva de sus Provincias. Asturias and Leon, 1867

Antonio Valdes y Fernandez Bazan (1744-1816). Spanish military and marine. Illustration by Llanta. Lithography. Cronica General de Espana. Historia Ilustrada y Descriptiva de sus Provincias

Alfonso V of Leon (994-1028), called the Noble. King of Leon from 999 to 1028. Portrait. Detail. Illustration by Llanta. Lithography. Cronica General de Espana

Fray Luis de Leon (1527-1591). Spanish poet
Fray Luis de Leon (Belmonte, 1527-Madrigal de las Altas Torres, 1591). Spanish poet. Portrait. Illustration by Llanta. Lithography. Cronica General de Espana

Beatriz Galindo (1465-1535), called La Latina. Latinist, writer, humanist, educator and teacher of Queen Isabella of Castile and her children. Portrait, detail. Illustration by Llanta. Lithography

Jose Marin (1681-1750). Spanish military. Portrait, detail. Illustration by Llanta. Lithography. Cronica General de Espana. Historia Ilustrada y Descriptiva de sus Provincias

Pablo Morillo y Morillo (1775-1837), called El Pacificador (the Peacemaker). Spanish military and marine. Count of Cartagena and Marquess of La Puerta. Portrait, detail

Alfonso de Villegas (1533-1603), known as Selvago. Spanish ecclesiastic and writer. Portrait. Detail. Illustration by Llanta. Lithography. Cronica General de Espana

Fernan Gonzalez (910-970). Count of Castile. Portrait. Detail. Illustration by Llanta. Lithography. Cronica General de Espana. Historia Ilustrada y Descriptiva de sus Provincias

Juan de Fermoselle (1468-1529), called Juan del Encina. Spanish poet, playwiright and composer. Illustration by Llanta. Detail. Lithography. Cronica General de Espana

Sancho IV of Castile (1258-1295), called the Brave. King of Castile, Leon and Galicia (1284-1295). Illustration by Llanta. Detail. Lithography. Cronica General de Espana

Juan Ferreras (1652-1735). Spanish priest and historian
Juan Ferreras (Juan de Ferreras y Garcia) (1652-1735). Spanish priest and historian, one of the founders of the Royal Spanish Academy in 1713. Portrait. Illustration by Llanta. Lithography

Payo Gomez Charino (ca. 1225-1295)
Payo Gomez Charino (ca.1225-1295). Galician poet and nobleman. Major governor (Adelantado Mayor) of the Kingdom of Galicia and troubadour in the Galician language. Portrait, detail

Queen Urraca (1081-1126) the Reckless of Castile and Leon
Urraca (1081-1126) the Reckless. Queen of Castile, Leon and Galicia (1109-1126). Portrait. Illustration by Llanta. Lithography. Cronica General de Espana

Portrait of Prince Mikhail Dmitrievich Gorchakov (1795-1861), 1865. Artist: Llanta
Portrait of Prince Mikhail Dmitrievich Gorchakov (1795-1861), 1865. From a private collection

Lord Mayor, Sir William Magnay, Windsor Castle, Berkshire, 1844. The Lord Mayor is with a deputation of sheriffs, aldermen

Portrait of Adam Gottlob Oehlenschlager (1779-1850), 1830-1840s. Found in the Collection of National Library of Norway, Oslo

Portrait of Heinrich Christian Schumacher (1780-1850), 1830-1840s. Found in the Collection of National Library of Norway, Oslo

Portrait of Ludwig Tieck (1773-1853), 1830-1840s. Found in the Collection of National Library of Norway, Oslo

Portrait of General Tomasz Lubienski (1784-1870), 1830-1840s. Found in the Collection of National Library of Norway, Oslo

Portrait of Johann Gotthelf Fischer von Waldheim (1771-1853), 1830-1840s. Found in the Collection of National Library of Norway, Oslo

Portrait of General Jozef Chlopicki (1771-1854), 1830-1840s. Found in the Collection of National Library of Norway, Oslo

Portrait of Admiral Ferdinand Baron von Wrangel (1796-1870), 1830-1840s. Found in the Collection of National Library of Norway, Oslo

Portrait of Count Fyodor Petrovich Litke (1797-1882), 1830-1840s. Found in the Collection of National Library of Norway, Oslo

Portrait of Admiral Ivan (Adam) Krusenstern (1770-1846), 1830-1840s. Found in the Collection of National Library of Norway, Oslo

Portrait of Mikhail Vasilyevich Ostrogradsky (1801-1862), 1830-1840s. Found in the Collection of National Library of Norway, Oslo

Inca prince, in Spanish costume during the time of the conquest, 16th century (1852). A print from Expedition dans les parties centrales de l Amerique du Sud, de Rio de Janeiro a Lima

Inca prince, national costume, 1852. Artist: Jacques Francois Gauderique Llanta
Inca prince, national costume, 1852. A print from Expedition dans les parties centrales de l Amerique du Sud, de Rio de Janeiro a Lima

Inca princess, national costume, 1852. Artist: Jacques Francois Gauderique Llanta
Inca princess, national costume, 1852. A print from Expedition dans les parties centrales de l Amerique du Sud, de Rio de Janeiro a Lima

Vincente de Valverde, first Bishop of Cuzco, (1852). Artist: Jacques Francois Gauderique Llanta
Vincente de Valverde, first Bishop of Cuzco, (1852). A Dominican friar, Valverde (c1490-1543) went to Peru in around 1530

Paul Feval (1816-1887). French novelist and dramatist. Engraving by Llanta. Colored

Paul de Kock (1793-1871). Engraving. Colored
Paul de Kock (1793-1871). French writer. Engraving by Llanta. Universal Gallery, 1868. Colored

Victor Hugo (1802-1885). French poet, novelist, and dramatist to the Romantic movement. Victor Hugo after his death. Engraving by H. Thiriat. The Iberian illustration, 1885. Colored

Kock, Paul de (1794-1871). French writer
Kock, Paul de (Pasey, 1794-Paris, 1871). French writer. Engraving by LLanta. Colored

Kock, Paul de (Pasey, 1794-Paris, 1871). French writer. Engraving by LLanta. Colored
Paul de Kock (Pasey, 1794-Paris, 1871). French writer. Engraving by Llanta. Colored

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"llanta", a word that may seem ordinary, holds a rich history and connection to remarkable individuals throughout time. From Saint Antoninus of Pamiers, a devoted Christian missionary and martyr, to Gabriel Ciscar y Ciscar, an adventurous Spanish mariner who sailed the vast seas. Juan Bautista Perez Rubert, known for his contributions as a Spanish military figure, and Luis de Requesens y Zuniga, whose bravery on the battlefield left an indelible mark. Diego Laynez, a Spanish Jesuit priest who dedicated his life to spreading faith and wisdom. Pedro Menendez de Aviles y Alonso de la Campa, whose leadership shaped Spain's military prowess. Jose del Campillo y Cossio, a statesman whose political acumen influenced the course of history. Antonio Valdes y Fernandez Bazan played his part in shaping Spain's future with dedication and vision. Alfonso V of Leon was hailed as "the Noble, " leaving behind a legacy of honor and chivalry. Fray Luis de Leon enchanted hearts with his poetic verses that still resonate today. Beatriz Galindo or La Latina showcased her intellect as she navigated through society's constraints during her time. Lastly, Jose Marin exhibited valor on the battlefield as he served in the Spanish military. These incredible individuals are all connected by "llanta, " reminding us that even seemingly ordinary words can carry profound stories from our pasts.