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Antique Framed Print : Cortes (Velazquez)
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Cortes (Velazquez)
HERNANDO CORTES Spanish conquistador in Mexico. Date: 1485-1547
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1485 1547 Conquistador Cortes Hernando Mexico Velazquez
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 23.3cm x 37.1cm (9.2" x 14.6")
Estimated Product Size is 41.4cm x 54cm (16.3" x 21.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This striking portrait captures the intense and determined gaze of Hernando Cortes (1485-1547), a legendary Spanish conquistador renowned for his pivotal role in the conquest of Mexico in the early 16th century. The portrait, painted by an unknown artist under the direction of the renowned Spanish painter, Diego Velázquez, showcases Cortes' dignified and authoritative demeanor, reflecting his leadership and strategic prowess that enabled him to command a small band of soldiers to overthrow the powerful Aztec Empire. Born in the Castle of Medellín, Extremadura, Spain, Cortes embarked on his first voyage to the Americas in 1504, and it was his third expedition, in 1519, that led him to Mexico. He arrived with only 11 ships and 600 men, yet managed to gain the trust of the indigenous ruler, Moctezuma II, who believed Cortes to be the returning god Quetzalcoatl. This alliance gave Cortes a significant advantage in his campaign against the Aztecs, who were initially unaware of his true intentions. Despite facing numerous challenges and adversities, including betrayals, disease, and natural disasters, Cortes persevered and eventually triumphed, leading to the Spanish conquest of Mexico and the establishment of the New Spain colony. The portrait, with its intricate details and masterful brushstrokes, serves as a testament to Cortes' indomitable spirit and the transformative impact he had on the history of the Americas.
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