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Poster Print : MONTEZUMA II: DEATH, 1520. Spaniards carry the bodies of Aztec emperor Montezuma II
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MONTEZUMA II: DEATH, 1520. Spaniards carry the bodies of Aztec emperor Montezuma II
MONTEZUMA II: DEATH, 1520.
Spaniards carry the bodies of Aztec emperor Montezuma II and a local lord to the water before burial, June 1520. Drawing from the Codex Florentino, compiled by Bernardino de Sahagun, c1540
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Media ID 12388217
1520 1540 Age Of Discovery American Indian Aztec Bernardino Cape Carrying Codex Codex Florentino Conquistador Dead Emperor June Latin America Latin American Mesoamerica Mesoamerican Mexican Mexico Montezuma Ii Native New World Plume Robe Sahagun Spanish Spanish Conquest Water
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Experience the rich history and drama of the past with our exquisite Montezuma II: Death, 1520, poster print from the Media Storehouse collection. This evocative image, taken from Granger Art on Demand (140_1650146), depicts a poignant moment in history as Spaniards carry the bodies of the fallen Aztec emperor Montezuma II and a local lord to the water for burial, following the conquest of Tenochtitlan in June 1520. Add this historically significant artwork to your walls and transport yourself back in time, making for an inspiring and thought-provoking addition to any room.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39cm x 59.4cm (15.4" x 23.4")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print titled "MONTEZUMA II: DEATH, 1520" we are transported back to a significant moment in history. The image depicts the aftermath of the death of Aztec emperor Montezuma II and a local lord in June 1520. Spaniards can be seen solemnly carrying their lifeless bodies towards the water for burial. The drawing, compiled by Bernardino de Sahagun in his Codex Florentino around 1540, offers us a glimpse into the early days of Latin America's encounter with European explorers during the Age of Discovery. It is an evocative representation of the Spanish conquest and its impact on Mesoamerican civilizations. Amidst a backdrop of mid-16th century Mexico, we witness men dressed in traditional Aztec attire carrying their fallen leaders. Their robes and plumed hats symbolize their noble status within this ancient civilization that thrived long before Europeans arrived on these shores. This powerful image serves as a reminder of the clash between two worlds - one representing centuries-old indigenous cultures deeply rooted in Mesoamerica, while the other embodies Renaissance-era Europe seeking new lands and riches across oceans. As we contemplate this historical moment frozen in time through art, let us reflect upon the complexities and consequences that emerged from such encounters between native peoples and conquistadors.
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