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PEXP2A-00118
Bartolome de Las Casas, Spanish missionary and New World historian.
Hand-colored woodcut
North Wind Picture Archives brings history to life with stock images and hand-colored illustrations
Media ID 5881814
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1500s 16th Century Author Aztec Catholic City Conquest Destruction Latin America Mexico Mexico City Missionary Monk Native New Spain New World Padre Priest Reformer Religion Roman Catholic Spanish Tenochtitlan Writer Writing Dominican Historian Las Casas
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This print from North Wind Picture Archives showcases PEXP2A-00118, a hand-colored woodcut depicting Bartolome de Las Casas, the renowned Spanish missionary and New World historian. The image transports us back to the 16th century, immersing us in a historic scene that is both visually striking and culturally significant. In this illustration, we see Las Casas portrayed as a monk of the Dominican order, highlighting his role as a priest and religious reformer. His presence amidst the destruction of an American city symbolizes his involvement in documenting and critiquing the conquests carried out by Spain in Latin America. As an author and writer, Las Casas played a pivotal role in exposing the atrocities committed against Native peoples during this period. The vibrant colors used to bring this woodcut to life add depth and intensity to the narrative it conveys. Through this artwork, we are reminded of Las Casas' unwavering dedication to defending indigenous rights while also shedding light on his complex relationship with Spanish colonialism. This print serves as both an artistic masterpiece and historical artifact that captures an important chapter in Mexico's history. It invites viewers to reflect upon the impact of European colonization on native cultures while appreciating Las Casas' contributions as a Roman Catholic priest, historian, and advocate for justice in the New World.
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