Marco Polo Collection (page 6)

Marco Polo, Venetian traveller and merchant meeting Kublai Khan, 13th century
Marco Polo, Venetian traveller and merchant meeting Kublai Khan, c1274. Marco Polo (1254-1324), together with his father and uncle, presenting the Popes letter to Kublai Khan (1214-1294)

Marco Polo, Venetian merchant and explorer, 14th century. Marco Polo (1254-1324) setting out with his uncles from Venice for the Far East

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Venetian explorer Marco Polo. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of a mosaic portrait

Marco Polo, 1254 - 1324, Italian merchant, explorer and writer. Illustration by Gordon Ross, American artist and illustrator (1873-1946), from Living Biographies of Famous Men

The Castle Of Alamond And Its Enchantments. Copy Of Miniature In 15Th Century Manuscript Of Marco PoloAśS Travels

The Old Man Of The Mountain Giving Orders To His Followers. Copy Of Miniature In 15Th Century Manuscript Of Marco PoloAśS Travels

Chinese junk boat, side view

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Marco Polo leading the Venetian ships at Korcula in the Adriatic Sea. Hand-colored woodcut

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Ships of Marco Polo on the Mediterranean Sea, 1300s. Hand-colored woodcut

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Medallions of Marco Polo and Kublai Khan. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Marco Polo transported in Kublai Khans elephant car during visit to China, 1200s. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an earlier engraving

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Transporting merchandise on the great Silk Road in the Middle Ages. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a medieval illustration

Ms Fr 2810 f. 59v, Mythical animals in the wilderness, from Livre des Merveilles du Monde
XTD69811 Ms Fr 2810 f.59v, Mythical animals in the wilderness, from Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c.1410-12 (tempera on vellum) by Boucicaut Master

Ms Fr 2810 f. 55v, Dragons and other beasts, from Le Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c
XTD69809 Ms Fr 2810 f.55v, Dragons and other beasts, from Le Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c.1410-12 (tempera on vellum) by Boucicaut Master

Ms Fr 2810 f. 188, Navigators using an astrolabe in the Indian Ocean, from the Livre
BAL52739 Ms Fr 2810 f.188, Navigators using an astrolabe in the Indian Ocean, from the Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c.1410-12 (tempera on vellum) by Boucicaut Master

Copy of illustration of the Oracular trees of the Sun and the Moon from Livre
XJF476258 Copy of illustration of the Oracular trees of the Sun and the Moon from Livre de Merveilles du Monde by Rustichello da Pisa and Marco Polo (woodcut) by French School

Ms Fr 2810 f. 14v, Marco Polo with elephants and camels arriving at Hormuz on the
BAL38966 Ms Fr 2810 f.14v, Marco Polo with elephants and camels arriving at Hormuz on the Gulf of Persia from India, from the Livre des Merveilles du Monde

The last will of Marco Polo, written in 1324 (pen & ink on paper)
BAL34690 The last will of Marco Polo, written in 1324 (pen & ink on paper) by Italian School, (14th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marco Polo (1254-1324); ); Italian, out of copyright

Facsimile of the frontispiece from the first German edition of The Travels of Marco Polo
BAL34673 Facsimile of the frontispiece from the first German edition of The Travels of Marco Polo, Nuremberg, published 1477 (litho) by German School

Ms Fr 2810 f. 72, The Great Khans soldiers take the island of Sypangu, from the
XIR220421 Ms Fr 2810 f.72, The Great Khans soldiers take the island of Sypangu, from the Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c.1410-12 (tempera on vellum) (see also 176644) by Boucicaut Master

Ms Esp 20 panel 4, Merchants travelling to Cathay, China, following in Marco Polos footsteps
XIR158651 Ms Esp 20 panel 4, Merchants travelling to Cathay, China, following in Marco Polos footsteps, detail showing the family of Marco Polo traveling by camel caravan

IMarco Polos route across the eastern Deserts - Maps by Gian Battista Ramusio and Francesco Grisellini
Italy - Veneto Region - Venice - Palazzo Ducale (Doges Palace) - Map Room - Marco Polos route across the eastern Deserts - Maps by Gian Battista Ramusio and Francesco Grisellini

Marco Polo and map of his journey to Far East

Marco Polo being received at Khans summer palace

Merchants travelling to Cathay, China following in Marco Polos footsteps, from Catalan Atlas published for Charles V of
Cartography, 14th century. Catalan Atlas published for Charles V of France, attributed to Abraham and Jafuda Cresques Maiorca (circa 1375)

Vision of Chinas fabulous civilization in Marco Polos time
The " Far Cathay" --how China was imagined to be in Marco Polos time. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Trade in a seaport of the Mediterranean about the time of Marco Polo. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century reproduction of a miniature in a 15th-century manuscript of the Travels of Marco Polo

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Portrait of Marco Polo. Hand-colored 19th century woodcut reproduction of an illustration

Marco Polos Voyages published in 1477
Title page of Marco Polos " Voyages" published in Nuremberg in 1477. Woodcut with a watercolor wash

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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.