CONQUEST OF MEXICO, 1521. The capture of Mexico City, or Tenochtitlan, by Hernando Cortes and his Spanish conquistadores, 13 August 1521. Steel engraving, American, 1870
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CONQUEST OF MEXICO, 1521. The capture of Mexico City, or Tenochtitlan, by Hernando Cortes and his Spanish conquistadores, 13 August 1521. Steel engraving, American, 1870
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1521 Armor Attack Banner Battle Capture Cavalry Club Colonialism Conquest Conquistador Cort Cortes Cross Hernando Latin America Latin American Loin Cloth Mace Mesoamerica Mesoamerican Mexican Mexico City New World Shield Spanish Spanish Conquest Spear Surrender Tenochtitlan Warrior
CONQUEST OF MEXICO, 1521 - A Glimpse into the Triumph of Hernando Cortes and his Spanish Conquistadores
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This steel engraving from 1870 depicts a pivotal moment in history - the capture of Mexico City, or Tenochtitlan, on August 13th, 1521. The image showcases the sheer force and determination exhibited by Hernando Cortes and his Spanish conquistadores as they embarked on their conquest of Mexico. In this scene, we witness an intense battle unfolding within the city walls. Clad in armor and brandishing weapons such as clubs, shields, axes, spears, and maces; these brave warriors relentlessly push forward against fierce resistance from indigenous defenders. Mounted on horseback with banners flying high above them, the Spanish cavalry charges fearlessly ahead. The contrast between two worlds is strikingly evident here – European colonialism colliding with ancient Mesoamerican civilization. The native warriors valiantly defend their homeland while adorned in traditional clothing like loin cloths. Meanwhile, Cortes' men proudly display crosses on their attire symbolizing both religious fervor and imperial ambitions. This print not only captures a significant historical event but also serves as a reminder of Latin America's complex past shaped by conquests and cultural exchanges. It invites us to reflect upon the consequences that followed this encounter between civilizations - forever altering the course of Mexican history. As we gaze at this remarkable artwork from Granger Art on Demand's collection
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