Grand Voyages to the New World (1596)

Grand Voyages • Theodor de Bry Free public Domain Native American Life Illustrations

In this assorted collection of public domain illustrations from Grand Voyages (1596) by Theodor de Bry, we take you on a journey to the New World. De Bry's vintage illustrations depict the map of the new world and various aspects of the daily lives of the indigenous people including their rituals, warfare, execution methods and punishments. All images in this collection can be downloaded for free under the CC0 license for both personal and commercial use. Be warned, it's not for the faint-hearted!

Battle between Francisco Poras and Columbus on Jamaica illustration from Grand voyages (1596) by Theodor de Bry (1528-1598).… Battle between Francisco Poras and Columbus on Jamaica illustration from Grand voyages (1596) by Theodor de Bry (1528-1598).… Free from public domain license
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Grand voyages, Part VIII title page from Grand voyages (1596) by Theodor de Bry (1528-1598). Original from The New York… Grand voyages, Part VIII title page from Grand voyages (1596) by Theodor de Bry (1528-1598). Original from The New York… Free from public domain license
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Leaving the River of May, the French discover two other rivers ; Six other rivers discovered by the French illustration from… Leaving the River of May, the French discover two other rivers ; Six other rivers discovered by the French illustration from… Free from public domain license
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Pride and Folly illustration from Grand voyages (1596) by Theodor de Bry (1528-1598). Original from The New York Public… Pride and Folly illustration from Grand voyages (1596) by Theodor de Bry (1528-1598). Original from The New York Public… Free from public domain license
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How they till the soil and plant ; Storing their crops in the public granary illustration from Grand voyages (1596) by… How they till the soil and plant ; Storing their crops in the public granary illustration from Grand voyages (1596) by… Free from public domain license
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Port Royal, South Carolina illustration from Grand voyages (1596) by Theodor de Bry (1528-1598). Original from The New York… Port Royal, South Carolina illustration from Grand voyages (1596) by Theodor de Bry (1528-1598). Original from The New York… Free from public domain license
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Deer hunting and Crocodile hunting illustration from Grand voyages (1596) by Theodor de Bry (1528-1598). Original from The… Deer hunting and Crocodile hunting illustration from Grand voyages (1596) by Theodor de Bry (1528-1598). Original from The… Free from public domain license
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America map from Grand voyages (1596) by Theodor de Bry (1528-1598). Original from The New York Public Library. Digitally… America map from Grand voyages (1596) by Theodor de Bry (1528-1598). Original from The New York Public Library. Digitally… Free from public domain license
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Leaving the River of May, the French discover two other rivers ; Six other rivers discovered by the French illustration from… Leaving the River of May, the French discover two other rivers ; Six other rivers discovered by the French illustration from… Free from public domain license
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Promontory of Florida at which the French touched, named by them the French Promontory ; French sail to the River of May… Promontory of Florida at which the French touched, named by them the French Promontory ; French sail to the River of May… Free from public domain license
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Port Royal, South Carolina illustration from Grand voyages (1596) by Theodor de Bry (1528-1598). Original from The New York… Port Royal, South Carolina illustration from Grand voyages (1596) by Theodor de Bry (1528-1598). Original from The New York… Free from public domain license
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Deer hunting and Crocodile hunting illustration from Grand voyages (1596) by Theodor de Bry (1528-1598). Original from The… Deer hunting and Crocodile hunting illustration from Grand voyages (1596) by Theodor de Bry (1528-1598). Original from The… Free from public domain license
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A council of state and A fortified village ; Construction of a native Floridian town illustration from Grand voyages (1596)… A council of state and A fortified village ; Construction of a native Floridian town illustration from Grand voyages (1596)… Free from public domain license
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Method of setting an enemy town on fire at night ; How sentinels are punished for sleeping on their posts illustration from… Method of setting an enemy town on fire at night ; How sentinels are punished for sleeping on their posts illustration from… Free from public domain license
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How Outina's soldiers treated the bodies of the enemy ; Trophies and solemn rites after an enemy's defeat illustration from… How Outina's soldiers treated the bodies of the enemy ; Trophies and solemn rites after an enemy's defeat illustration from… Free from public domain license
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Christopher Columbus illustration from Grand voyages (1596) by Theodor de Bry (1528-1598). Original from The New York Public… Christopher Columbus illustration from Grand voyages (1596) by Theodor de Bry (1528-1598). Original from The New York Public… Free from public domain license
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Promontory of Florida at which the French touched, named by them the French Promontory ; French sail to the River of May… Promontory of Florida at which the French touched, named by them the French Promontory ; French sail to the River of May… Free from public domain license
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Outina, aided by the French, overcomes his enemy, Potanou ; Outina departs for war with military discipline illustration from… Outina, aided by the French, overcomes his enemy, Potanou ; Outina departs for war with military discipline illustration from… Free from public domain license
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Battle between Francisco Poras and Columbus on Jamaica illustration from Grand voyages (1596) by Theodor de Bry (1528-1598).… Battle between Francisco Poras and Columbus on Jamaica illustration from Grand voyages (1596) by Theodor de Bry (1528-1598).… Free from public domain license
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How they till the soil and plant ; Storing their crops in the public granary illustration from Grand voyages (1596) by… How they till the soil and plant ; Storing their crops in the public granary illustration from Grand voyages (1596) by… Free from public domain license
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Ceremonies Performed by Saturioua Before Going on an Expedition Against the Enemy illustration from Grand voyages (1596) by… Ceremonies Performed by Saturioua Before Going on an Expedition Against the Enemy illustration from Grand voyages (1596) by… Free from public domain license
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French left in Fort Charles suffer from scarcity of provisions ; Natives of Florida worship the column erected by the… French left in Fort Charles suffer from scarcity of provisions ; Natives of Florida worship the column erected by the… Free from public domain license
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Carrying the wounded ; The widows approach the chief illustration from Grand voyages (1596) by Theodor de Bry (1528-1598).… Carrying the wounded ; The widows approach the chief illustration from Grand voyages (1596) by Theodor de Bry (1528-1598).… Free from public domain license
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Outina, aided by the French, overcomes his enemy, Potanou ; Outina departs for war with military discipline illustration from… Outina, aided by the French, overcomes his enemy, Potanou ; Outina departs for war with military discipline illustration from… Free from public domain license
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Method of setting an enemy town on fire at night ; How sentinels are punished for sleeping on their posts illustration from… Method of setting an enemy town on fire at night ; How sentinels are punished for sleeping on their posts illustration from… Free from public domain license
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How Outina's soldiers treated the bodies of the enemy ; Trophies and solemn rites after an enemy's defeat illustration from… How Outina's soldiers treated the bodies of the enemy ; Trophies and solemn rites after an enemy's defeat illustration from… Free from public domain license
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Indians being attacked by dogs illustration from Grand voyages (1596) by Theodor de Bry (1528-1598). Original from The New… Indians being attacked by dogs illustration from Grand voyages (1596) by Theodor de Bry (1528-1598). Original from The New… Free from public domain license
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A council of state and A fortified village ; Construction of a native Floridian town illustration from Grand voyages (1596)… A council of state and A fortified village ; Construction of a native Floridian town illustration from Grand voyages (1596)… Free from public domain license
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French left in Fort Charles suffer from scarcity of provisions ; Natives of Florida worship the column erected by the… French left in Fort Charles suffer from scarcity of provisions ; Natives of Florida worship the column erected by the… Free from public domain license
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Deer hunting illustration from Grand voyages (1596) by Theodor de Bry (1528-1598). Original from The New York Public Library.… Deer hunting illustration from Grand voyages (1596) by Theodor de Bry (1528-1598). Original from The New York Public Library.… Free from public domain license
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A men's dance illustration from Grand voyages (1596) by Theodor de Bry (1528-1598). Original from The New York Public… A men's dance illustration from Grand voyages (1596) by Theodor de Bry (1528-1598). Original from The New York Public… Free from public domain license
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Method of smoking fish, game and other provisions illustration from Grand voyages (1596) by Theodor de Bry (1528-1598).… Method of smoking fish, game and other provisions illustration from Grand voyages (1596) by Theodor de Bry (1528-1598).… Free from public domain license
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Local indians making sugar in America illustration from Grand voyages (1596) by Theodor de Bry (1528-1598). Original from The… Local indians making sugar in America illustration from Grand voyages (1596) by Theodor de Bry (1528-1598). Original from The… Free from public domain license
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Crocodile hunting illustration from Grand voyages (1596) by Theodor de Bry (1528-1598). Original from The New York Public… Crocodile hunting illustration from Grand voyages (1596) by Theodor de Bry (1528-1598). Original from The New York Public… Free from public domain license
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Method of setting an enemy town on fire at night illustration from Grand voyages (1596) by Theodor de Bry (1528-1598).… Method of setting an enemy town on fire at night illustration from Grand voyages (1596) by Theodor de Bry (1528-1598).… Free from public domain license
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