Diego Duran's 16th-century Print of Tenochtitlan Founding

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Framed Print of Manuscript by Diego Duran (1537-1588), History of Indies of New Spain, Foundation of Tenochtitlan, Miniature, folio 14, verso

Manuscript, Mexico, 16th century. Diego Duran (1537-1588), The History of the Indies of New Spain, 1579. Foundation of Tenochtitlan. Miniature, folio 14, verso. Universal Images Group (UIG) manages distribution for many leading specialist agencies worldwide.

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Step back in time with our Framed Prints featuring an image from the Universal Images Group. This reproduction shows a page from Diego Duran's "History of the Indies of New Spain," created in the 16th century in Mexico. The miniature on folio 14, verso, depicts the foundation of Tenochtitlan, an essential moment in the history of the Aztec civilization. With intricate details and rich colors, this historic manuscript print adds a touch of the old world to any space, making it a must-have for history enthusiasts and art collectors alike.

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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm 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: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.1cm x 19.3cm (9.5" x 7.6")

Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")