Moctezuma II (1467-1520), Hernan Cortes (1485-1547), Pedro d
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Moctezuma II (1467-1520), Hernan Cortes (1485-1547), Pedro d
Conquerors and conquered. Moctezuma II (1467-1520), Hernan Cortes (1485-1547), Pedro de Alvarado (1485-1541), Gonzalo de Sandoval (1497-1527) and Olid (1488-1524). Italian engraving, 19th century
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1467 1485 1488 1497 1520 1524 1527 1541 1547 Aztec Circular Conquered Conqueror Conquerors Conquistador Cortes Gonzalo Hernan Moctezuma Pedro 15th Alvarado Sandoval
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This 19th century Italian engraving depicts a pivotal moment in world history: the encounter between the Aztec Emperor Moctezuma II (1467-1520) and the Spanish conquistadors Hernan Cortes (1485-1547), Pedro de Alvarado (1485-1541), Gonzalo de Sandoval (1497-1527), and an unidentified figure believed to be Olid (1488-1524). The scene unfolds in a circular composition, emphasizing the significance of this encounter between two vastly different civilizations. Moctezuma II, the last Aztec emperor before the Spanish conquest, is depicted in regal attire, seated on a throne, surrounded by his subjects. He holds a feathered staff in one hand and a ceremonial cup in the other, symbolizing his power and authority. Hernan Cortes, the charismatic Spanish explorer, stands before him, clad in armor and holding a cross, representing the power of Christianity. Pedro de Alvarado, Gonzalo de Sandoval, and Olid, other key figures in the Spanish expedition, are also present, each with their unique attire and weapons. The encounter between Moctezuma II and the Spanish conquistadors marked the beginning of the end for the Aztec civilization. The Spanish, armed with superior technology and a strong belief in their divine mission, would ultimately conquer the Aztecs and spread their influence throughout the Americas. This engraving provides a visual representation of the complex interplay of power, culture, and belief systems that shaped the course of history during the 15th and 16th centuries.
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