The King João VI Arrival in Lisbon From Brazil in 1821
Engravings
The Armada Invencible living Lisbon 1588
More than 400 years ago, who had the Lisbon panoramic view of the Tagus would have contemplated, out of Bethlehem, that majestic movement that anticipates the glory, the last galleon of the Great Armada y Felícisima. Under the command of the Duke Medina-Sidonia, second choice, 151 boats, manned by 8000 sailors and shipping 18,000 soldiers they […]
Fortress of Hormuz, Gaspar Correia. “Legends of India”, c. 1556
Jesuits in Macau
The mission of the Jesuits used Macau as a point of departure & formation during the 16th century.
Portuguese carracks unload cargo in Lisbon
Portuguese carracks unload cargo in Lisbon. Original engraving byTheodor de Bry, 1593, coloured at a later date.