Borja Collection

Portrait of Pope Alexander VI (1431-1503), . Creator: Dell'Altissimo, Cristofano (1525-1605)
Portrait of Pope Alexander VI (1431-1503). Private Collection

Saint Francis Borgia (1510-1572). Marquis of Lombay and later 4th Duke of Gandia. This scene depicts Francisco de Borja's renunciation of the world after contemplating the putrefied corpse of

Pope Alexander VI, 1431 - 1503, born Roderic Borgia. From Crabb's Historical Dictionary, published 1825
3039860 Pope Alexander VI, 1431 - 1503, born Roderic Borgia. From Crabb's Historical Dictionary, published 1825. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection

Portrait of Pope Alexander VI (1431-1503), 1490s. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Pope Alexander VI (1431-1503), 1490s. Found in the Collection of Musei Vaticani in Viale Vaticano, Rome

Alexander VI, (1431-1503), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Alexander VI, (1431-1503), 1830. Pope Alexander VI (1431-1503), controversial Renaissance Spanish Pope from 11 August 1492 until his death who acknowledged fathering several children by his

The Borgia Family, 1863, (c1912). Artist: Dante Gabriel Rossetti
The Borgia Family, 1863, (c1912). Painting in the Victoria & Albert Museum, depicting Pope Alexander VI, his son Cesare Borgia and his daughter Lucrezia Borgia

Pope Alexander VI. Alexander (1431-1503), born Rodrigo de Borja, was pope from 1492-1503. His corrupt rule made him one of the most infamous popes of the Renaissance

Pope Callixtus III (1378-1458). Born Alfons de Borja. Pope from 1455-1458. Portrait. Engraving. Colored

Juan Ramon Jimenez. Portrait
Juan Ramon Jimenez (1881-1958). Spanish writer. Portrait by Sanish painter Joaqui?n Sorolla (1863-1923). Santillana Foundation (Don Borja Tower). Santillana del Mar. Spain

TORENO, Francisco de Borja Queipo de Llano, conde de (1840-1890). Spanish noble and politician. Oil on canvas. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. Chamber of Deputies

BORJA Y VELASCO, Gaspar de (1580-1645). Spanish cardinal, ecclesiastic and politician. He served as viceroy of Naples. Portrait of Cardinal Borja. Baroque art. Drawing. SPAIN. Madrid. St

SPAIN. Daroca. Collegiate Church of Santa Mar�
SPAIN. Daroca. Collegiate Church of Santa Maric de los Corporales. Fa硤 e. Renaissance art

Spain. Valencian Community. Valencia. Gandia
SPAIN. VALENCIAN COMMUNITY. VALENCIA. Gandia. Ducal Palace of the Borja, where Saint Francis of Borja was born. Renaissance art. Architecture

FRANCISCO DE BORJA (1441-1511). Spanish cardinal and saint. Saint Francis of Borja and a Dying Man. Oil on canvas, Spanish, 1788

Francisco Borgia (Later)
FRANCISCO DE BORJA (BORGIA) Noble of Spanish branch of the family, Viceroy in Peru, poet. (Do not confuse with Jesuit saint Francisco Borgia)

Paraguay War - Sam-Borja
PARAGUAY-BRAZIL WAR Battle of Sam-Borja - the Brazilians defend their flag against the Paraguayans

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"Borja: A Legacy of Power and Influence" Borja, a name that echoes through the annals of history, is synonymous with power, influence, and intrigue. It brings to mind the illustrious Saint Francis Borgia, Marquis of Lombay, whose unwavering devotion to his faith led him on a path towards sainthood. But Borja's story does not begin or end with Saint Francis. It intertwines with the enigmatic figure of Pope Alexander VI, born Roderic Borgia. This controversial pontiff left an indelible mark on history as one of the most notorious popes in existence. His reign was marked by political maneuvering and scandalous affairs that have fascinated historians for centuries. A portrait from the 1490s captures Pope Alexander VI's essence - mysterious yet commanding. The anonymous artist skillfully depicts his authoritative presence while leaving room for speculation about his true nature. The Borgia family itself has become legendary in its own right. Dante Gabriel Rossetti immortalized them in his artwork "The Borgia Family" in 1863. Through this painting, he delves into their complex dynamics and explores their role as both patrons and manipulators of Renaissance society. But Borja extends beyond Italy's borders; it reaches Spain too. Gaspar de Borja y Velasco emerges as a prominent figure during the early seventeenth century—a man whose actions shaped Spanish politics during a tumultuous period. In Daroca's Collegiate Church of Santa María la Mayor stands as a testament to Borja's enduring legacy within Spain—a symbol of religious devotion intertwined with noble lineage. Even beyond historical figures like Juan Ramon Jimenez or Francisco de Borja Queipo de Llano Toreno who bear this distinguished name—Borja remains an emblematic representation of power throughout time. From saints to popes to influential families—the name "Borja" carries with it a weighty history.