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Submission of Atahualpa. Colored engraving, 1807
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Submission of Atahualpa. Colored engraving, 1807
Atahualpa (1497-1533). Inca Emperor. Submission of the last Inca emperor to the spanish embassy of Francisco Pizarro, led by Hernando de Soto. Colored engraving, 1807
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1807 Atahualpa Conqueror Conquest Embassy Feather Francisco Headdress Hernando Inca Incas Indians Meeting Peru Peruvian Peruvians Pizarro Plume Plumes Receive Receiving Soto Submission Throne Atahuallpa Sapa
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This colored engraving, created in 1807, depicts the Submission of Atahualpa, the last Inca Emperor, to the Spanish embassy of Francisco Pizarro, led by Hernando de Soto. Atahualpa, dressed in traditional Inca attire, is shown seated on a throne, surrounded by his people and wearing a magnificent headdress adorned with plumes. In contrast, the Spanish conquistadors are dressed in European clothing and are presented with a more subdued appearance. Atahualpa's submission marked the end of the Inca Empire in South America, which had been one of the largest and most powerful civilizations in the New World at the time. The meeting between the Inca leader and the Spanish conquistadors took place in present-day Peru, and the image captures the moment of exchange and negotiation between the two cultures. The intricately detailed engraving showcases the richness and grandeur of both the Inca and Spanish cultures, with Atahualpa's people bringing offerings and gifts to the Spanish embassy. The interior setting of the room adds to the sense of importance and formality of the encounter. Despite the historical significance of this moment, it is important to remember that the Conquest of the Inca Empire was a complex and often violent process, with far-reaching consequences for the indigenous peoples of the Americas. This engraving offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in history, but it is just one piece of the larger story of the encounter between European explorers and the indigenous peoples of the New World.
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