Costilla Collection

MEXICO: 1810 REVOLUTION. The Cry of Dolores, Miguel Hidalgos call to revolt, 16 September 1810. Detail of the mural by Juan O Gorman, 20th century

MEXICO: UPRISING, 1810. Followers of Miguel Hidalgo fight royalist troops at Monte de las Cruces, 1810. Lithograph, Mexican, 19th century

OROZCO: FATHER HIDALGO. Detail from Jose Clemente Orozcos mural Fight for Liberty

FATHER MIGUEL HIDALGO (1753-1811). Mexican priest and revolutionist. Father Hidalgo (standing)
FATHER MIGUEL HIDALGO (1753-1811). Mexican priest and revolutionist. Father Hidalgo (standing, left) crowns Mexico and breaks chains binding her to Spain. Oil on canvas, 1834, by an unknown artist

Hernando del Castillo (16th C). Spanish poet and bookseller. Cancionero General de Muchos y Diversos Autores. Poetic compilation. Printed on paper. Gothic letter. Valencia. Jorge Costilla, 1514. Spain

The Sun. Illustration. Libro del Juego del las Suertes. Practicas augurales by Jordi Costilla, 1515. Engraving

Hidalgo Costilla, Miguel (1753- 1811). Mexican priest and patriot, leader of the Mexican War of Independence. Portrait. Colored engraving

MIGUEL HIDALGO Y COSTILLA (1753-1811). Mexican priest and revolutionary. Teaching the alphabet to native Indians in Mexico, as the flame of knowledge burns symbolically overhead

MIGUEL HIDALGO (1753-1811). Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla. Mexican priest and revolutionist. Oil on canvas by an unknown artist, c1810

MIGUEL HIDALGO (1753-1811). Mexican priest and revolutionary. Oil on canvas, 19th century

MIGUEL HIDALGO Y COSTILLA (1753-1811). Mexican priest and revolutionary leader. Lithograph, Mexican, 19th century

Viva la republica Viva el Cura Hidalgo Una pA

HIDALGO Y COSTILLA, Miguel (1753-1811). Mexican priest and a leader of the Mexican War of Independence. Portrait by Odil󮠒 �. Oil on canvas. MEXICO. La Paz

THE VIRGIN OF GUADALUPE from the Atotonilco Sanctuary, used by Miguel Hidalgo in his call to revolt

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Costilla, a name that echoes through the history of Mexico. It represents the bravery and determination of Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, a Mexican priest and revolutionary who sparked the flame of independence in 1810. In the midst of turmoil and oppression, Hidalgo's cry for freedom resounded across Mexico on that fateful day in September. Inspired by his call to revolt, thousands took up arms against their oppressors. The mural by Juan O Gorman vividly captures this pivotal moment in our nation's history. But Costilla is not just a surname; it symbolizes resilience and defiance against tyranny. Hernando del Castillo, a Spanish poet from the 16th century, recognized this spirit when he wrote about "The Sun" shining upon those who fight for their rights. Miguel Hidalgo himself embodied this indomitable spirit as he fearlessly led his followers into battle against royalist troops at Monte de las Cruces. His legacy lives on through Diego Rivera's iconic mural depicting the History of Mexico. Jose Clemente Orozco also immortalized Father Hidalgo in his mural "Fight for Liberty, " capturing his unwavering commitment to justice and equality. Ramon Llull, a Majorcan writer and philosopher centuries before him, would have surely admired Hidalgo's courage. Hidalgo y Costilla was more than just a priest or political leader; he was an inspiration to all Mexicans striving for freedom. Though his life was tragically cut short in 1811, his impact continues to shape our nation today. So let us remember Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla as more than just a historical figure but as an embodiment of hope and revolution. His name will forever be etched into our hearts as we continue to fight for liberty and justice for all.