Puertorican Collection

Hillman of Puerto Rico, 18th century (engraving)
7293221 Hillman of Puerto Rico, 18th century (engraving); (add.info.: Geography. Puerto Rico. Hillman of the island of Puerto Rico. Engraving, Spain, XVIIIth cent.); Photo: © Archives Charmet

Map of the neighbourhood of San Juan in Madrid
3329846 Map of the neighbourhood of San Juan in Madrid; (add.info.: Map of the neighbourhood of San Juan in Madrid during the 17th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The recovery of San Juan de Puerto Rico, 1634-35 (oil on canvas)
8682937 The recovery of San Juan de Puerto Rico, 1634-35 (oil on canvas) by Cajes, Eugenio (1574-1634) (attr.to); Prado, Madrid

Plan of the San Juan district of Madrid
3329602 Plan of the San Juan district of Madrid; (add.info.: Plan of the San Juan district of Madrid, 1656.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Jerusalem: San Juan in Montana (coloured photo)
8675007 Jerusalem: San Juan in Montana (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: San Juan in Montana)

Arthur Schomburg, c.1896 (b/w photo)
8610716 Arthur Schomburg, c.1896 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (19th century); New York Public Library, USA; (add.info.: Arthur Schomburg)

Map of the northern Mexican archipelago and the West Indies, 1688 (engraving)
VNK284160 Map of the northern Mexican archipelago and the West Indies, 1688 (engraving) by Coronelli, Vincenzo Maria (1650-1718); Vorontsov Palace, Crimea

Map of the West Indies, Caribbean Sea, Antilles, 1709-1713 (engraving)
VEN5030086 Map of the West Indies, Caribbean Sea, Antilles, 1709-1713 (engraving) by Keulen, Gerard van (1678-1726); Biblioteca Angelica, Rome

From Ballerina to Princess (Colour Litho)
2777688 From Ballerina to Princess (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: From dancer to princess)

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"Discover the rich cultural tapestry of Puerto Rico, an island gem in the Caribbean Sea. Once part of the Northern Mexican Archipelago and the West Indies, Puerto Rico's history is as vibrant and complex as the map of its past. Arthur Schomburg, a pioneering Puerto Rican historian and bibliophile, dedicated his life to preserving the stories of people of African descent, including those of his native land. Fast forward to the present day, and Puerto Rico continues to captivate with its diverse heritage, from the graceful movements of its world-renowned ballet dancers, as depicted in "From Ballerina to Princess," to its rich culinary traditions and vibrant music scene. Explore the many wonders of this Caribbean jewel, where history and culture come alive." (151 characters)