Ayala Collection

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Chronicle of the Kings of Castile by Pedro Lopez de Ayala, beginning of the story of King John I of Castile with an engraving of himself

Adelardo Lopez de Ayala (1828-1879), Spanish writer and politician, engraving in the Ilustracion espanola y americana

Reign of Alfonso XII, the first government headed by Canovas del Castillo, left from top to bottom Alexandro Castro (state), Francisco de Cardenes (grace and justice)

TUPAC YUPANQUI (d. 1493). Tenth Inca ruler of Peru
TUPAC YUPANQUI (d.1493). Tenth Inca ruler of Peru. Pen and ink drawing from El primer nueva cronica y buen gobierno ( The First New Chronicle and Good Government ), 1583-1615

INCA FARMERS, 1583. Incan farmers planting corn with the aid of an Andean footplow. Pen and ink drawing from El primer nueva cronica y bien gobierno [The first chronicle and good government]

INCA FARMERS. Incas using footplows to sow a cornfield. Drawing from El primer nueva cronica y buen gobierno ( The first new chronicle and good government ), 1583-1615, by Felipe Guaman Poma de Ayala

PERU: INCA WOMEN. Mamaconas, chosen women of Inca society, attending to the toilette of the Incas wife. Drawing from El primer nueva cronica y buen gobierno

PERU: ROYAL CHRONOLOGY. Succession of the rulers of Peru, beginning with the Inca emperors from Manco Capac to Atahualpa, and ending with the Spanish kings, Carlos V to Ferdinand VI

SPANISH CRUELTY: PERU. A Spanish judge and examples of the punishments he has imposed on Peruvian Indians. Drawing from El primer nueva cronica y buen gobierno [The first new chronicle

PERU: PIZARRO & ATAHUALPA. The first meeting, in 1532, of Francisco Pizarro and Atahualpa, the last Inca king. Drawing, c1600, by Felipe Guaman Poma de Ayala

John I (1358 1390) king of the Crown of Castile. Cover of Chronicle of the reign of John I, by Pedro Lopez de Ayala (1332-1407)

Balthasar D ayala
BALTHASAR D AYALA Flemish jurist and statesman of Mechlin. (Note that all the letters in the inscription which could be numerals are in larger case, who knows why ?) Date: 1548 - 1584

SPANISH CRUELTY TO INCAS. A Spanish monk abusing an elderly Incan woman as she weaves on an upright loom. Pen and ink drawing from El primer nueva cronica y buen gobierno

INCA SUN WORSHIP. An Inca captain offers a libation to the sun, then drinks the offering himself in the belief that he is an incarnation of the sun god

INCAN KING, 1583. An Incan king on his throne. Drawing from El primer nueva cronica y buen gobierno [The first new chronicle and good government], 1583-1615, by Felipe Guaman Pomo de Ayala

INCAN KING & COUNCIL, 1583. An Incan king surrounded by members of his council. Drawing from El primer nueva cronica y buen gobierno [The first new chronicle and good government], 1583-1615

INCA WARRIOR. An Inca warrior being carried in to battle on a litter. Drawing from El primer nueva cronica y buen gobierno [The first new chronicle and good government], 1583-1615

INCA SHEPHERD. Inca shepherd with his llamas. Drawing from El primer nueva cronica y buen gobierno [The first new chronicle and good government], 1583-1615, by Felipe Guaman de Ayala

SPANISH CRUELTY. A young Incan woman weeping as a Spanish nobleman beats her for errors he has found in her weaving. Drawing from El primer nueva cronica y bien gobierno [The first chronicle

PERU: ATAHUALPA & PIZZARO. The first meeting, in 1532, of Francisco Pizarro and Atahualpa, the last Inca king of Peru. Drawing from El primer nueva cronica y buen gobierno

INCA EMPIRE: DEAD RULER. Mourning the mummy of a dead ruler while sacrificing a white llama. Pen and ink drawing from El primer nueva cronica y buen gobierno (the first chronicle and good government)

INCA: MUMMIFIED RULER. The mummy of a former ruler of the Inca Empire is carried in procession in Cusco each day. Pen an ink drawing from El primer nueva chronica y buen gobierno

INCA WOMEN WEAVING. Mamaconas, chosen women of Inca society, weaving cloth for the Inca ruler. Drawing from El primer nueva cronica y buen gobierno

PERU: CONQUISTADOR. A Spanish conquistador trampling an Incan man. Pen and ink drawing from El primer nueva cronica y buen gobierno (The first new chronicle and good government), 1583-1615

PERU: SPANISH CONQUEST. Conversation between an Inca ruler and a Spanish conquistador. Inca: You take this gold? Spanish: This gold we take

PERU: INCA WARRIOR. An Inca warrior under emperor Huayna Capac, early 16th century. Pen and ink drawing from El primer nueva cronica y buen gobierno ( The First New Chronicle and Good Government )

PERU: INCA WARRIOR. Maitac, an Inca warrior of ancient Peru. Pen and ink drawing from El primer nueva cronica y buen gobierno ( The First New Chronicle and Good Government ), 1583-1615

FELIPE GUAMAN POMA DE AYALA (c1535-c1616). Indigenous noble Peruvian author and chronicler. Guaman Poma in Spanish dress being greeted by native Peruvians

PERU: SPANISH CONQUEST. Spanish ships sailing to Peru during the reign of Incan emperors Huascar and Atahualpa, c1527. Pen and ink drawing from El primer nueva cronica y buen gobierno

INCA SUN WORSHIP. An Inca captain offers a libation to the sun, then drinks the offering himself in the belief that he is an incarnation of the sun god

PERU: INCAN NOBLEMAN. An Incan nobleman receives a report from one of his officials, who holds a quipu used for counting and recording important facts and events

INCAN KING & COUNCIL, 1583. An Incan king surrounded by members of his council. Drawing from El primer nueva cronica y buen gobierno [The first new chronicle and good government], 1583-1615

INCA WARRIOR. An Inca warrior being carried in to battle on a litter. Drawing from El primer nueva cronica y buen gobierno [The first new chronicle and good government], 1583-1615

INCAN KING, 1583. An Incan king on his throne. Drawing from El primer nueva cronica y buen gobierno [The first new chronicle and good government], 1583-1615, by Felipe Guaman Pomo de Ayala

INCA SHEPHERD. Inca shepherd with his llamas. Drawing from El primer nueva cronica y buen gobierno [The first new chronicle and good government], 1583-1615, by Felipe Guaman de Ayala

TUPAC YUPANQUI (d. 1493). Tenth Inca ruler of Peru
TUPAC YUPANQUI (d.1493). Tenth Inca ruler of Peru. Pen and ink drawing from El primer nueva cronica y buen gobierno ( The First New Chronicle and Good Government ), 1583-1615

INCA QUIPU. An Incan nobleman receives a report from an official, who holds a quipu used for counting and recording facts and events. Drawing c1600, by Felipe Guaman Poma de Ayala

SPANISH CRUELTY TO INCAS. A Spanish monk abusing an elderly Incan woman as she weaves on an upright loom. Pen and ink drawing from El primer nueva cronica y buen gobierno [The first new chronicle

TUPAC AMARU (d. 1572). Inca chieftan. Captain Martin Garcia de Loyola (center)
TUPAC AMARU (d.1572). Inca chieftan. Captain Martin Garcia de Loyola (center) and an aide bringing the captured Tupac Amaru in chains to Cuzco in 1572

PERU: PIZZARO-ALMAGRO FEUD. The forces of Francisco Pizarro, right, pitted against Pizarros fellow conquistador Diego de Almagro, who in 1538 was assassinated by one of Pizarros brothers

FRANCISCO PIZARRO (c1475-1541). Spanish conquistador. The assassination of Pizarro in Lima, Peru, 1541, by a supporter of Diego de Almagro

ATAHUALPA (c1500-1533). Last Inca king of Peru. Atahualpa in prison, guarded by a Spanish soldier, 1533. Pen and ink drawing from El primer nueva cronica y buen gobierno [The first new chronicle

PERU: PIZARRO & ATAHUALPA. The first meeting, in 1532, of Francisco Pizarro and Atahualpa, the last Inca king. Pen and ink drawing, c1600, by Felipe Guaman Poma de Ayala

Luggage label from the Hotel Canciller Ayala in Victoria, Spain, 20th century
LUGGAGE LABEL. Luggage label from the Hotel Canciller Ayala in Victoria, Spain, 20th century

Spanish sword formerly belonging to Tom᳠de
Spanish sword formerly belonging to Tom᳠ de

LOPEZ DE AYALA, Pero (1332-1407); BOCCACCIO, Giovanni (1313-1375). Spanish poet, politician and chronicler.;

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"Ayala: A Tale of Two Worlds" In the bustling city of Manila, Philippines, lies the vibrant district of Makati. At its heart stands Ayala Avenue, a symbol of progress and prosperity. As jeepneys weave through the streets, carrying passengers to their destinations, one cannot help but marvel at the rich history that bears the name "Ayala". Travel back in time to medieval Spain, where Pedro Lopez de Ayala chronicled the lives of kings in his renowned work - Chronicle of the Kings of Castile. The story begins with John I, a powerful ruler who shaped the Crown of Castile. Balthasar D Ayala's influence also echoes through history as he served as an advisor during this era. Fast forward to 19th-century Spain and meet Adelardo Lopez de Ayala - a talented writer and politician whose engraving captures his essence. During Alfonso XII's reign, Canovas del Castillo led the first government with determination and vision. Meanwhile, across oceans lies another tale waiting to be told - that of Tupac Yupanqui, Peru's tenth Inca ruler. His legacy intertwines with Incan farmers diligently planting corn using ancient footplows; their hard work sustaining a civilization for centuries. Even within Inca society itself existed Mamaconas - chosen women attending to matters both practical and ceremonial. Their grace and poise exemplify the beauty embedded in every aspect of Peruvian culture. As we reflect on these diverse narratives from different corners of our world – from Manila to Madrid and Peru – we find ourselves connected by threads woven throughout history. Ayala is not just a name or a place; it represents stories untold yet deeply intertwined with humanity's tapestry. So let us celebrate this convergence – where past meets present – embracing our shared heritage while forging ahead towards an inclusive future for all cultures that have left their mark on our collective memory.