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Conquest of Mexico: Cortes arresting the king Montezuma II, 1519 (chromo)
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Conquest of Mexico: Cortes arresting the king Montezuma II, 1519 (chromo)
LLM462584 Conquest of Mexico: Cortes arresting the king Montezuma II, 1519 (chromo) by European School (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Conquest of Mexico. Liebig card, early 20th century. Chromolithograph.); © Look and Learn
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Capture of a King: Hernán Cortés Arrests Montezuma II, 1519
This striking chromolithograph print depicts the dramatic moment when Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés arrested Aztec Emperor Montezuma II in 1519. The scene is set against the backdrop of the tumultuous Conquest of Mexico, as European powers clashed with the ancient Mesoamerican civilization.
Montezuma II, ruler of the Aztec Empire since 1502, was initially friendly towards Cortés and his small band of soldiers. However, as tensions escalated and Cortés' intentions became clear, Montezuma's trust turned to suspicion and ultimately fear. In this powerful image, we see the two leaders face-to-face, with Cortés grasping Montezuma by the arm as he kneels before him.
The artist's use of color adds depth and drama to the scene, with vibrant hues capturing the intensity of this pivotal moment in history. This iconic print serves as a poignant reminder of the complex web of power struggles that shaped human history.
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