Marco Polo Collection

Marco Polo leaving Venice, 1300s
Marco Polo leaving Venice on his journey to China, 1338. Color lithograph reproductioin of a manuscript: Bod. Misc. 264

EXPL2A-00146
Marco Polo welcomed at the court of Kublai Khan in China, 1200s. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century illustration

Map of the Mongol States c. 1280 AD and Marco Polo's travels. (print)
7420050 Map of the Mongol States c. 1280 AD and Marco Polo's travels. (print); (add.info.: Map of the Mongol States c. 1280 AD and Marco Polo's travels)

Qubilai emperor of China hunting falcon, c.1470 (miniature)
BEN5464150 Qubilai emperor of China hunting falcon, c.1470 (miniature); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: Qubilai (Kubilai Khan)

Lake of Tali, on Marco Polo's Routes in South East Asia, 1903 (engraving)
BAL34669 Lake of Tali, on Marco Polo's Routes in South East Asia, 1903 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lake of Tali, on One of Marco Polo's Routes in South East Asia)

Marco Polo sailing in the Adriatic Sea, 19th century (engraving)
NWI4847313 Marco Polo sailing in the Adriatic Sea, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Marco Polo (1254-1324) sailing aboard Venetian ships in Korcula (Croatia) in the Adriatic Sea

Marco Polo welcomed to the court of the great Khan, 19th century (engraving)
NWI4901828 Marco Polo welcomed to the court of the great Khan, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Marco Polo welcomed to the court of the great Khan (Khoubilai Khan, Mongolian chief) 14th century

Portraits of Marco Polo and Khubilai Khan, 19th century (engraving)
NWI4903617 Portraits of Marco Polo and Khubilai Khan, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Portrait of Marco Polo (1254-1324) and Khubilai Khan (1215-1294).); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

pope Benedict XII receiving letter sent by the Great Kaan,15th century (illumination)
1753554 pope Benedict XII receiving letter sent by the Great Kaan,15th century (illumination); (add.info.: pope Benedict XII receiving letter sent by the Great Kaan of Katey in 1338)

Portrait of Marco Polo, 19th century (engraving)
NWI4903303 Portrait of Marco Polo, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Portrait of Marco Polo (1254 - 1324) Venetian explorer

Kubilai Khan giving to Nicolo and Marco Polo the safe-conduct to Peking, 15th century (illumination)
1754103 Kubilai Khan giving to Nicolo and Marco Polo the safe-conduct to Peking, 15th century (illumination); (add.info.: Kubilai Khan giving to Nicolo)

The unrolling of the Clouds:The world as known at the end of the 13th century , 1754 (illustration)
1578424 The unrolling of the Clouds:The world as known at the end of the 13th century , 1754 (illustration); (add.info.: The unrolling of the Clouds)

The distant Cathay,19th century (litho)
NWI4849533 The distant Cathay,19th century (litho); (add.info.: The distant Cathay: phantasmagorical vision of the fabulous Chinese civilization at the time of Marco Polo (1254-1324)

The Clipper 'Marco Polo', 1850
3331138 The Clipper 'Marco Polo', 1850; (add.info.: Portrait of the Clipper 'Marco Polo' which was 74 days faster than contemporary steam ships)

Marco Polo, engraving, 19th century
FGL5476118 Marco Polo, engraving, 19th century; (add.info.: Portrait of Venetian traveler Marco Polo (1254-1324) elderly, engraving after a painting of 1600.); Fototeca Gilardi.

Qubilai emperor of China transports by elephants during his visit to China, 19th century (engraving)
NWI4914656 Qubilai emperor of China transports by elephants during his visit to China, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: History of Asia: Qubilai emperor of China transports by elephants)

Religious dance of indian women, 15th century (illulination)
1744413 Religious dance of indian women, 15th century (illulination); (add.info.: Religious dance of indian women , illustration from Book of Marvels of Marco Polo 15th century); Photo: Tallandier.

Marco Polo, returned from the Orient, is denied entrance to the Ca' Polo, 1903 (engraving)
BAL34688 Marco Polo, returned from the Orient, is denied entrance to the Ca' Polo, 1903 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info)

Marco Polo received by the Emperor (litho)
8661044 Marco Polo received by the Emperor (litho) by Burton, H. M. (20th Century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marco Polo received by the Emperor)

Peking, from 'The Book of Ser Marco Polo', 1903 (pen and ink on paper)
BAL115002 Peking, from 'The Book of Ser Marco Polo', 1903 (pen and ink on paper); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peking, c.1290, from 'The Book of Ser Marco Polo', ed. Yule, pub)

Jokhang c.1290, Grand Temple of Buddha, Lhasa, 1903 (print)
BAL34674 Jokhang c.1290, Grand Temple of Buddha, Lhasa, 1903 (print); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jokhang, Grand Temple of Buddha, Lhasa, Tibet, c.1290 plan from The Book of Ser Marco Polo)

Fronstispiece to Marco Polo's Il Milione, 1503 (woodblock)
8678253 Fronstispiece to Marco Polo's Il Milione, 1503 (woodblock) by European School, (16th century); (add.info.: Santaella edition, 1503 The Travels of Marco Polo); Fototeca Gilardi.

Scene in the Bohea Mountains, on Marco Polo's route, 1903 (engraving)
BAL34667 Scene in the Bohea Mountains, on Marco Polo's route, 1903 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene in the Bohea Mountains, on Marco Polo's route between Jiangsu and Fukien)

Frontispiece of " The Devisement of the World " (" Il Milione " or "The Book of Wonders")
FGL5497932 Frontispiece of " The Devisement of the World " (" Il Milione " or "The Book of Wonders") by explorer Marco Polo (1254-1324), 1503; Fototeca Gilardi.

Marco Polo, 1903 (engraving)
BAL34666 Marco Polo, 1903 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: frontispiece from The Book of Ser Marco Polo, ed. Yule, pub. 1903).

Fronstispiece to Marco Polo's Il Milione, 1503 (woodblock)
8678254 Fronstispiece to Marco Polo's Il Milione, 1503 (woodblock) by European School, (16th century); (add.info.: Santaella edition, 1503 The Travels of Marco Polo); Fototeca Gilardi.

Peking, c.1290, from "The Book of Ser Marco Polo", 1903 (print)
BAL34691 Peking, c.1290, from "The Book of Ser Marco Polo", 1903 (print); Private Collection; (add.info.: ed. Yule).

Portrait of Marco Polo, 1857 (engraving)
FGL5476103 Portrait of Marco Polo, 1857 (engraving); (add.info.: Portrait of Venetian traveler Marco Polo (1254-1324), colourful engraving from 1857 from a painting.); Fototeca Gilardi.

pepper harvest in south of India, 15th century (illumination)
1744356 pepper harvest in south of India, 15th century (illumination); (add.info.: pepper harvest in south of India , illustration from Book of Marvels of Marco Polo 15th century); Photo: Tallandier.

the Yellow River and city of Ho-Tchou-Fou, 15th century (illumination)
1744355 the Yellow River and city of Ho-Tchou-Fou, 15th century (illumination); (add.info.: the Yellow River and city of Ho-Tchou-Fou)

Departure of the Polo brothers, with Marco in 1271, , c. 1410-1412 (illumination)
XEE5027532 Departure of the Polo brothers, with Marco in 1271, , c. 1410-1412 (illumination); (add.info.: Departure of the Polo brothers, with Marco in 1271, from Venice)

Koubilai Khan hunting with falcon and leopard, 15th century (illumination)
1744064 Koubilai Khan hunting with falcon and leopard, 15th century (illumination); (add.info.: Koubilai Khan hunting with falcon and leopard)

Portrait of Marco Polo, 1885 (engraving)
ELD4932331 Portrait of Marco Polo, 1885 (engraving); (add.info.: Portrait of the Venetian traveler Marco Polo (1254-1324) Engraving from "History of the world" by Ridpath 1885 Private

Middle East: Marco Polo's Itineraries I, 1903 (print)
BAL34683 Middle East: Marco Polo's Itineraries I, 1903 (print); Private Collection; (add.info.: Middle East: "Marco Polo's Itineraries I")

Saint Louis receiving messengers from the Old Man of the Mountain'. c1773. Creator: Unknown
Saint Louis receiving messengers from the Old Man of the Mountain'. c1773

Marco Polo, 19th century (medal)
542203 Marco Polo, 19th century (medal) by Fabris, Antonio (19th century); (add.info.: Marco Polo (1254-1324) Venetian traveller and merchant

Marco Polo's ship, 1909 (engraving)
3781494 Marco Polo's ship, 1909 (engraving) by Yule, Henry (1820-89) (after); (add.info.: Marco Polo's ship. Engraving from The Book of Ser Marco Polo, c. 1299)

Portrait of Marco Polo, 1857 (litho)
BAL76609 Portrait of Marco Polo, 1857 (litho) by Dolfino, (19th century); Biblioteca Nazionale, Turin, Italy

People of Andaman cynocephali, 1410-1412 (illumination)
1752497 People of Andaman cynocephali, 1410-1412 (illumination) by Master of Egerton, (active 1405-20); (add.info.: "People of Andaman cynocephali" Strange human creatures with dog heads)

Caravan on the Silk Road. Detail from the Catalan Atlas. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Marco Polo sailing from Venice in 1271, (15th century). Together with his father and uncle, Venetian traveller and merchant Marco Polo (1254-1324) set off from Venice

Corte Seconda del Milion (probable location of Marco Polos family residence), Venice, Italy

Death of Genghis-Khan - in "The Book of Wonders"(Devisement of the World)
LSE4102434 Death of Genghis-Khan - in " The Book of Wonders" (Devisement of the World, Il Milione) by Marco Polo (1254-1324) reproduced beginning 20th

Portraits of Famous Men: Marco Polo (litho)
5990232 Portraits of Famous Men: Marco Polo (litho) by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marco Polo)

Paradise Garden, illustration from The Travels of Marco Polo, by Rustichello da Pisa (tempera on vellum)
1129575 Paradise Garden, illustration from The Travels of Marco Polo, by Rustichello da Pisa (tempera on vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Muß©Ñammad)

Marco Polo (colour litho)
7190997 Marco Polo (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marco Polo. One of a set of portraits of historical figures that appeared in the supplement to)

Where Marco Polo once climbed Adams Peak (litho)
7171051 Where Marco Polo once climbed Adams Peak (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Where Marco Polo once climbed Adams Peak)

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"Marco Polo: The Adventurous Journey of a Venetian Explorer" Step back in time to the 1300s as Marco Polo, a young and ambitious Venetian, sets sail from his beloved Venice. With dreams of discovering new lands and treasures, he embarks on an epic voyage that would change the course of history. Leaving behind his family residence at Corte Seconda del Milion, Marco Polo's thirst for adventure leads him to distant shores. His travels take him across vast oceans and uncharted territories, capturing the imagination of readers for centuries to come. In "The Book of Wonders, " also known as "Devisement of the World" or "Il Milione, " Marco Polo recounts his encounters with extraordinary people and places. From witnessing the death of Genghis Khan to documenting executions in Afghanistan, his writings provide a glimpse into a world unknown to many. Through vivid illustrations like those found in Ms Fr 2810 f. 19v and Paradise Garden by Rustichello da Pisa, we can visualize the wonders that Marco Polo encountered during his expeditions. These images bring to life exotic landscapes and diverse cultures that fascinated both medieval Europe and modern generations alike. As depicted in portraits such as Portraits of Famous Men: Marco Polo, we see a man who defied conventions and pushed boundaries. His courage paved the way for future explorers who sought knowledge beyond their own borders. After years spent traversing treacherous terrains, Marco Polo finally returns home triumphantly in 1295. This momentous event is captured beautifully in Venetian explorer Marco Polo returning home lithograph - a testament to his resilience and determination. From climbing Adams Peak to crossing eastern deserts mapped out meticulously by our intrepid explorer himself; every step taken by Marco Polo was marked with curiosity and discovery. His route through Tartary remains etched in history books as one filled with untold stories and untamed landscapes.