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MEXICO: SPANISH CONQUEST. Spanish cruelty toward the Aztecs during the conquest of Mexico
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MEXICO: SPANISH CONQUEST. Spanish cruelty toward the Aztecs during the conquest of Mexico
MEXICO: SPANISH CONQUEST.
Spanish cruelty toward the Aztecs during the conquest of Mexico. Drawing from the Codex Telleriano-Remensis, c1540
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Media ID 12416034
1540 Aztec Body Bradley Smith Codex Codex Telleriano Remensis Conquistador Cruelty Dead Killing Latin America Latin American Mesoamerica Mesoamerican Mexican Mexico Native Native American Spanish Spanish Conquest Sword Symbol Troop
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This powerful print titled "MEXICO: SPANISH CONQUEST" captures the brutal reality of Spanish cruelty towards the Aztecs during the conquest of Mexico. The drawing, taken from the Codex Telleriano-Remensis dating back to 1540, serves as a haunting reminder of the atrocities committed by conquistadors in their quest for dominance. In this depiction, we witness a scene filled with pain and suffering. A group of native men lie lifeless on the ground, victims of Spanish aggression. The artist skillfully portrays their bodies strewn along a riverbank, symbolizing both loss and destruction. A soldier stands tall amidst this carnage, wielding his sword as a deadly weapon against defenseless individuals. The image highlights not only physical violence but also psychological torment inflicted upon indigenous communities in Mesoamerica. It serves as an important historical document shedding light on Latin America's dark past and its impact on Native American populations. As we observe this artwork from Granger Art on Demand's Carousel Collection, it is crucial to reflect upon these events without commercial intent or exploitation. Instead, let us use this visual representation to remember those who suffered at the hands of colonial powers and promote understanding among cultures today.
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