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ALVARADO, Pedro de (1485-1541). Spanish conquistador
ALVARADO, Pedro de (1485-1541). Spanish conquistador and governor of Guatemala. 17th c. portrait. Colonial baroque. Painting. GUATEMALA. Antigua Guatemala. Museum of Colonial Art
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Antigua Baroque Conquistador Governor Guatemala Pedro Alvarado Persons Up Right
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 22.5cm x 27.5cm (8.9" x 10.8")
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This striking 17th century portrait depicts Pedro de Alvarado (1485-1541), a prominent Spanish conquistador and governor of Guatemala. Alvarado's military prowess and leadership played a significant role in the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire in the early 16th century. He was appointed as the first governor of Guatemala in 1527, and during his tenure, he established the city of Antigua Guatemala as the capital of the new Spanish province. The portrait, executed in the colonial baroque style, captures Alvarado's strong and determined character. He is depicted as a man of authority, with a stern expression and piercing gaze. The use of rich colors adds to the grandeur and majesty of the painting. The background is adorned with intricate details, including ornate patterns and symbols, reflecting the opulence of the colonial era. This portrait is a testament to the enduring legacy of Pedro de Alvarado in Guatemalan history. It is currently housed in the Museum of Colonial Art in Antigua Guatemala, where it serves as a reminder of the country's colonial past and the influential figures who shaped it. The portrait is a valuable historical artifact, providing insight into the life and times of one of the most important Spanish conquistadors in the Americas.
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