Mesoamerican Collection (page 3)

Spanish Conquest of Mexico:meeting between Hernan Cortes and Montezuma II in 1519, 19th century (engraving)
ELD4900787 Spanish Conquest of Mexico:meeting between Hernan Cortes and Montezuma II in 1519, 19th century (engraving) by Unknown Artist

Conquest of Mexico: Cortes arresting the king Mont... European School (20th century) Conquest of Mexico
7277893 Conquest of Mexico: Cortes arresting the king Mont... European School (20th century) Conquest of Mexico: Cortes arresting the king Montezuma II, 1519, 19th century (chromo) by Unknown Artist

Pimo women, 1858 (print)
3780518 Pimo women, 1858 (print) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: Pimo women. Lived on the Mexican frontier)

Conquest of Mexico: Cortes arresting the king Montezuma II, 1519 (chromo)
3788704 Conquest of Mexico: Cortes arresting the king Montezuma II, 1519 (chromo) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: Cortez takes Montezuma prisoner (French)

Hernan Cortes meeting Montezuma II in 1519, 19th century (print)
FLO4622025 Hernan Cortes meeting Montezuma II in 1519, 19th century (print) by Gallina, Gallo (1796-1874); (add.info.: Cortes in a suit of plate armor with cloak and sash)

Hernan Cortes meeting Montezuma II in 1519, 19th century (print)
GIA4813929 Hernan Cortes meeting Montezuma II in 1519, 19th century (print) by Gallina, Gallo (1796-1874); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cortes in a suit of plate armor with cloak and sash)

Portrait head of Pacal, King of Palenque from the Temple of the Inscriptions (stucco)
452456 Portrait head of Pacal, King of Palenque from the Temple of the Inscriptions (stucco) by Mayan; Museo Nacional de Antropologia, Mexico City

Detail from a Mayan codex (vellum)
XIR148820 Detail from a Mayan codex (vellum) by Pre-Columbian; Museo de America, Madrid, Spain; South American, out of copyright

The Pyramid of Cholula, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Pyramid of Cholula, 1890. The Great Pyramid of Cholula was an important religious and mythical centre in prehispanic times

The Ruins of Copan, Central America: square stone with sides facing the points of the compass, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Ruins of Copan, Central America: square stone with sides facing the points of the compass, 1864. Engraving from a photograph by Mr. Osbert Salvin

The Ruins of Copan, Central America: altar-stone, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Ruins of Copan, Central America: altar-stone, 1864. Engraving from a photograph by Mr. Osbert Salvin. 'Just where the ruins stand...the valley opens out into a small alluvial plain of great

The Ruins of Copan, Central America: monolith, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Ruins of Copan, Central America: monolith, 1864. Engraving from a photograph by Mr. Osbert Salvin. 'Just where the ruins stand...the valley opens out into a small alluvial plain of great

The Ruins of Copan, Central America: a head, with other sculptured stones, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Ruins of Copan, Central America: a head, with other sculptured stones, 1864. Engraving from a photograph by Mr. Osbert Salvin

Americas, Belize, Cayo District, San Ignacio, Caracol Mayan site, view of the main pyramid surrounded by rainforest across a lawned plaza

Teotihuacan archaeological site, Valley of Mexico, State of Mexico, Mexico

Mexico, Mexico City, Aztec Chacmool, Sculpture, Templo Mayor, Great Temple, Tenochtitlan, Centro Historico

Mexico, Mexico City, Temple Of The Feathered Serpent, Temple Of Quetzalocatl, Pyramid, Teotihuacan, Ancient Civilization, Tourist And Guide

Yaxha Archeologial site, Peten, Mundo Maya, Guatemala, Central America

Pyramid of the Magician, Uxmal archeological site, Yucatan, Mexico

Temple of the Inscriptions; Palenque archeological site; Palenque National Park; Chiapas; Mexico

Central America, Belize, Cayo; Chiquibul Forest Reserve, Caracol archaeological site, view of the rear of structures A4, A5 and A6

Mexico City. Quetzalcoatl Snake
MEXICO. Mexico City. National Museum of Anthropology. Teotihuacan Hall. Quetzalcoatl Snake. Aztec art. Sculpture

AZTEC UNIVERSE. The Aztec hieroglyphic symbol of the movement of the universe

The Great Aztec Temple at Tenochtitlan. Dedicated to the god of war. Built in a large square, with an ashlar wall, carved on the outside with different loops of chained snakes. Engraving

Representation of the city of Mexico (Mexico-Tenochtitlan). Divided into two neighborhoods. One called Tlatelulco (a), where most of the population lived, and the other Mexico (e)

Vase decorated with human head. Ceramics, Zapotec culture (Monte Alban III). Early and Middle Classic Period (100-700 AD). Mexico. Museum of the Americas. Madrid, Spain. Date: 2018

Large bowl. Painted ceramic. Mixteca-Puebla style. Late Postclassic Period (1350-1520 AD). Mexico. Museum of the Americas. Madrid, Spain. Date: 2018

Vase with human figure of feline traits. Ceramic. Zapotec culture (Monte Alban III). Early and Middle Classic Period (100-700 AD). Mexico. Museum of the Americas. Madrid, Spain. Date: 2018

Left to right: seated male figure and seated female figure
From left to right: seated male figure and seated female figure. Painted ceramics. Nayarit style. Protoclassic Period (100 BC-250 AD). Western Mexico. Museum of the Americas. Madrid, Spain. Date: 2018

Plate with figurative and geometric decoration. Painted ceramic. Western culture. Late Postclassic Period (1250-1500 AD). Western Mexico. Museum of the Americas. Madrid, Spain. Date: 2018

Tripod vessel. Ceramic. Teotihuacan. Teotihuacan culture. Phase II-III (400-700 AD). Mexico. Museum of the Americas. Madrid, Spain. Date: 2018

Antropomorphic head. Head of the sacrificed. Palenque
Antropomorphic head. Head of the sacrificed. Drawn on the VIII sheet of the Excavation Memory. It was collected in 1787 by captain Antonio del Rio in Palenque, Chiapas, Mexico. Maya culture

Fragment of relief. It depicts the leg of the priest, wearing sandal. Drawn on the XI sheet of the Excavation Memory, was collected in 1787 by captain Antonio del Rio in Palenque, Chiapas, Mexico

Wall carved with hieroglyphics (stone)
HJA235290 Wall carved with hieroglyphics (stone) by Zapotec; Monte Alban, Oaxaca State, Mexico

Figure with removable front, Teotihuacan Culture (ceramic)
XBP394483 Figure with removable front, Teotihuacan Culture (ceramic) by Pre-Columbian; height: 20.3 cm; American Museum of Natural History, New York, USA; Photo © Boltin Picture Library

Figure of a masked priest in a ceremony, from the Isle of Jaina (earthenware)
XBP232305 Figure of a masked priest in a ceremony, from the Isle of Jaina (earthenware) by Mayan; Private Collection; Photo © Boltin Picture Library

Stele 21 from Izapa, Chiapas, Mexico, Early Classic Period (300-600 AD) (stone)
JPC252606 Stele 21 from Izapa, Chiapas, Mexico, Early Classic Period (300-600 AD) (stone) by Mayan; Museo Nacional de Antropologia, Mexico City, Mexico

The Spanish move inland to encounter snow on the road, 1698 (oil on cork) (detail)
IND388223 The Spanish move inland to encounter snow on the road, 1698 (oil on cork) (detail) by Gonzalez, Miguel (fl.1698); Museo de America, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Spanish conquest of Mexico)

Battle of Panama, 1726 (engraving)
IND388226 Battle of Panama, 1726 (engraving) by Spanish School, (18th century); Biblioteca Universidad, Barcelona, Spain; (add.info.: Arias de Acevedo leads the vanguard of Panama)

Cortes at the feet of Martin de Valencia (hand-coloured engraving)
IND388232 Cortes at the feet of Martin de Valencia (hand-coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Four Spaniards divscover Aztec treasure but do not plunder it, 1698 (oil on cork) (detail)
IND388224 Four Spaniards divscover Aztec treasure but do not plunder it, 1698 (oil on cork) (detail) by Anonymous; 205x121 cm; Museo de America, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Spanish conquest of Mexico)

Statue, Pre-Classic Period (stone)
JPC207640 Statue, Pre-Classic Period (stone) by Olmec (1200 BC-200 BC); Museo Cicom de Tabasco, Villahermosa, Mexico

Lintel, Late Classic period (600-900 AD) (stone)
JPC352268 Lintel, Late Classic period (600-900 AD) (stone) by Mayan; Bonampak, Chiapas State, Mexico; (add.info.: One of three lintels that describe the historic chronology of the site; depicts)

Lintel, Late Classic period (600-900 AD) (stone)
JPC352267 Lintel, Late Classic period (600-900 AD) (stone) by Mayan; Bonampak, Chiapas State, Mexico; (add.info.: One of three lintels that describe the historic chronology of the site; Depicts)

Tlazolteotl, goddess of spiritual uncleanliness and guilty pleasures (ceramic)
JPC217589 Tlazolteotl, goddess of spiritual uncleanliness and guilty pleasures (ceramic) by Veracruz (AD 600-900); Museo Antropologico de Xalapa, Veracruz

Fol. 70v Human Sacrifice, 1579 (vellum)
XIR204795 Fol. 70v Human Sacrifice, 1579 (vellum) by Duran, Diego (16th century); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Codex Duran, Historia de las Indias; )

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"Mesoamerican Marvels: Exploring Diego Rivera's Captivating Murals and Mexico's Rich History" Step into the world of Mesoamerica through the mesmerizing murals of renowned artist Diego Rivera. One such masterpiece, "Detroit, " captures the essence of the booming automobile industry in 1930s America. With intricate details, Rivera showcases the power and innovation that defined this era. In another mural titled "Day of the Dead, " located at Mexico City's Ministry of Public Education, Rivera delves into a beloved Mexican tradition. The vibrant feast celebrates life and honors ancestors with colorful altars adorned with marigolds and sugar skulls. Through his artistry, Rivera immortalizes this cultural celebration. Rivera also pays homage to pre-Columbian civilizations like the Zapotec in his mural at Mexico City's Ministry of Public Education. This captivating piece from 1925 depicts their rich history and achievements, showcasing their advanced society long before European colonization. The Detroit Institute of Arts houses yet another stunning work by Rivera - a detailed section from his automotive industry mural. Here, he skillfully portrays workers laboring amidst towering machinery, symbolizing both progress and human struggle during an industrial revolution. Travel back even further in time to Tenochtitlan (Mexico City) during Spanish conquest through a vividly colored woodcut from 1556. This artwork provides a glimpse into the grandeur that once graced these ancient streets before foreign influence reshaped its landscape forever. Juan O Gorman's mural depicting Miguel Hidalgo's call for revolution on September 16th, 1810 is another powerful representation of Mexican history. It captures the spirit and bravery that fueled Mexico's fight for independence against colonial rule. Returning to Diego Rivera’s "Detroit" mural at The Detroit Institute of Arts reveals its central scene - an awe-inspiring depiction highlighting every aspect of American automobile production during that era. From assembly lines to bustling factories, Rivera showcases the magnitude of this industry's impact.