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Cortes appointed General as the Villa Rica of the Vera Cruz

The Truthful History of the Conquest of New Spain by Bernal Diaz del Castillo. The Council of the Villa Rica of the Vera Cruz proposed to appoint of Hernan Cortes as General. Engraving, 1807. Colored

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This enchanting print, entitled "The Council of the Villa Rica of the Vera Cruz Proposes to Appoint Hernan Cortes as General," is an exquisite 19th-century representation of a pivotal moment in the Truthful History of the Conquest of New Spain. The image, taken from Bernal Diaz del Castillo's seminal work, transports us back to the 16th century as we witness the council members of the Villa Rica de la Vera Cruz, a prosperous Spanish settlement in present-day Mexico, deliberating the appointment of Hernan Cortes as their general. Cortes, depicted in full armor and a bearded countenance, stands before the council with a sense of authority and determination. The council members, dressed in the finery of the era, engage in animated discussion as they consider Cortes' qualifications for the position. The intricate details of the engraving, from the folds of the council members' robes to the ornate decorations adorning the room, evoke a sense of grandeur and importance. The appointment of Cortes as general would prove to be a turning point in the conquest of New Spain. With his military prowess and strategic acumen, Cortes would go on to lead the Spanish forces to victory against the Aztecs, paving the way for the establishment of the Spanish colonial empire in the Americas. This beautifully colored print, created in 1807, is a testament to the enduring legacy of Bernal Diaz del Castillo's work and the rich history of the 15th and 16th centuries. It invites us to explore the complexities of the conquest of New Spain and the pivotal role played by figures like Hernan Cortes in shaping the course of history.

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