Conquest Of Mexico Collection

Montezuma Declares his Allegiance to the King of Spain before Cortes (oil on canvas)
XIR174135 Montezuma Declares his Allegiance to the King of Spain before Cortes (oil on canvas) by Spanish School, (16th century); Museo de America, Madrid, Spain; Spanish, out of copyright

CUAUHTEMOC (1502-1525). Last Aztec ruler. Nephew of the emperor Moctezuma II
AIS5393924 CUAUHTEMOC (1502-1525). Last Aztec ruler. Nephew of the emperor Moctezuma II and Aztec defendor during Hernan Cortes siege. Conquest of Mexico (1519-1521)

How Diego de Almagro (1475-1538) seized Cuzco and battled against Francisco Pizarro (1475-1541)
IND176717 How Diego de Almagro (1475-1538) seized Cuzco and battled against Francisco Pizarro (1475-1541) illustration from Historia General de las Indias y Nuevo Mundo by Francisco Lopez de Gomara

Montezuma before Cortes, illustration from The Book of Discovery by T. C. Bridges, published 1931 (colour litho)
IL241929 Montezuma before Cortes, illustration from The Book of Discovery by T.C. Bridges, published 1931 (colour litho) by Reid

Spaniards under Juan de Grijalva land at Yucatan and engage Maya warriors at the Battle
PNP344511 Spaniards under Juan de Grijalva land at Yucatan and engage Maya warriors at the Battle of Champoton, May 1518 (litho) by Spanish School; Private Collection; (add.info)

Cap 63 and Cap 64, illustrations from Historia de las Indias de Nueva Espana y islas
XCF324377 Cap 63 and Cap 64, illustrations from Historia de las Indias de Nueva Espana y islas de tierra firme, with plates by Jules Desportes, Mexico, 1867-80 (colour litho) by Duran

Cap 72 and Cap 73, illustrations from Historia de las Indias de Nueva Espana y islas
XCF324376 Cap 72 and Cap 73, illustrations from Historia de las Indias de Nueva Espana y islas de tierra firme, with plates by Jules Desportes, Mexico, 1867-80 (colour litho) by Duran

The Encounter between Hernando Cortes (1485-1547) and Montezuma II (1466-1520)
STC109039 The Encounter between Hernando Cortes (1485-1547) and Montezuma II (1466-1520), from Le Costume Ancien et Moderne, Volume I, plate 63, by Jules Ferrario

Codex Duran: Pedro de Alvarado (c. 1485-1541) companion-at-arms of Hernando Cortes
BAL69120 Codex Duran: Pedro de Alvarado (c.1485-1541) companion-at-arms of Hernando Cortes (1485-1547) besieged by Aztec warriors (vellum) by Duran, Diego (16th century); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid

The Indian princess Malinche or Dona Marina, mistress of Hernando Cortes (1485-1547)
XIR69119 The Indian princess Malinche or Dona Marina, mistress of Hernando Cortes (1485-1547) interpreting for him (vellum) by Duran, Diego (16th century); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid

Cap 69 and Cap 71, illustrations from Historia de las Indias de Nueva Espana
XCF324374 Cap 69 and Cap 71, illustrations from Historia de las Indias de Nueva Espana y islas de tierra firme, with plates by Jules Desportes, Mexico, 1867-80 (colour litho) by Duran

Fol. 197v An Indian spy observes the arrival of a Spanish ship on the Mexican coast
XIR42211 Fol.197v An Indian spy observes the arrival of a Spanish ship on the Mexican coast, 1579 (vellum) by Duran, Diego (16th century); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid

Fol. 208v Meeting of Hernando Cortes (1485-1547) and Montezuma (1466-1520), miniature
XIR422 Fol.208v Meeting of Hernando Cortes (1485-1547) and Montezuma (1466-1520), miniature from the History of the Indians by Diego Duran, 1579 (vellum) (detail of 227180) by Duran

Hernan Cortes de Monroy y Pizarro, from History of The Conquest of Mexico, published 1850
KW2603366 HernAan CortA©s de Monroy y Pizarro, from History of The Conquest of Mexico, published 1850 (engraving) by Unknown Artist

Hernan Cortes, Spanish conquistador C015 / 5793
Hernan Cortes (1485-1547), Spanish explorer and conquistador. Cortes crossed the Atlantic to seek his fortune in Hispaniola and later Cuba

Moctezuma II, Aztec emperor C015 / 5791
Moctezuma II (c.1466-1520), Aztec emperor. Moctezuma was the ruler (tlatoani) of Tenochtitlan (present-day Mexico City), then the centre of the Aztec Empire (Triple Alliance)

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"The Conquest of Mexico: A Clash of Empires and Cultures" In the 16th century, a monumental clash between two worlds unfolded as Montezuma, the powerful Aztec ruler, declared his allegiance to the King of Spain before Hernando Cortes. This historic moment was captured in vivid detail on canvas, immortalizing the encounter that would shape the destiny of an entire nation. Meanwhile, in another part of this vast land, Diego de Almagro seized Cuzco and engaged in a fierce battle against Francisco Pizarro. The engraving from Historia General de las Indias y Nuevo Mundo depicts their struggle for dominance amidst a backdrop of breathtaking landscapes. As we delve deeper into this captivating narrative, we witness the Spaniards under Juan de Grijalva landing at Yucatan and engaging Maya warriors in an epic battle. These illustrations from Historia de las Indias de Nueva Espana y islas showcase both sides' determination and valor as they fought for control over these lands. The encounter between Cortes and Montezuma II stands out as one of history's most pivotal moments. Their meeting is beautifully depicted in color lithographs from The Book of Discovery by T. C. Bridges published in 1931 – capturing not only their physical presence but also the tension and intrigue that surrounded them. Amidst this tumultuous period, Pedro de Alvarado emerges as a key figure - companion-at-arms to Cortes - portrayed vividly in Codex Duran. His bravery on the battlefield becomes evident through these ancient pages. However, it is impossible to tell this story without mentioning Dona Marina or Malinche – an Indian princess who became Cortes' trusted confidante and interpreter during his conquests. Her role cannot be understated; she bridged cultural gaps while navigating treacherous waters with grace and intelligence.