Montezuma Collection

White faced Capuchin monkey, Montezuma, Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica, Central America

Moctezuma II, Hernan Cortes, Pedro de Alvarado, Gonzalo de
Conquerors and conquered. Moctezuma II (1467-1520), Hernan Cortes (1485-1547), Pedro de Alvarado (1485-1541), Gonzalo de Sandoval (1497-1527) and Cristobal de Olid (1488-1524). Colored engraving

Hernan Cortes meets Emperor Moctezuma
3846960 Hernan Cortes meets Emperor Moctezuma by Unknown Artist, (16th century); (add.info.: Hernan Cortes meets Emperor Moctezuma, 8 November 1519)

MONTEZUMA II Aztec emperor of Mexico

Montezuma Castle dating from 1100-1400 AD in limestone cliff, Sinagua, Arizona, USA, North America

Montezuma II (1466-1620) last Aztec emperor in his palace, top, judges (center), litigants (bottom)
534529 Montezuma II (1466-1620) last Aztec emperor in his palace, top, judges (center), litigants (bottom). Early 16th century (drawing); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Emperor Moctezuma attacked by rebels
3846963 Emperor Moctezuma attacked by rebels; (add.info.: Emperor Moctezuma attacked by rebels - the fall of the Aztec Empire)

Hernan Cortes meeting Montezuma II in 1519, 19th century (print)
3434841 Hernan Cortes meeting Montezuma II in 1519, 19th century (print) by Gallina, Gallo (1796-1874); (add.info.: Handcoloured copperplate print by Ant)

The Aztec king Montezuma II and Tuscarora
Portrait of Montezuma II, Aztec Emperor of Mexico, in gold crown and gorgette, and of David Cusick, a Tuscarora Baptist preacher and author, in western clothes

Ferdinando Cortes imprisoning Montezuma
LLM456910 Ferdinando Cortes imprisoning Montezuma by Scarpelli, Tancredi (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ferdinando Cortes imprisoning Montezuma)

Montezuma is allowed to be seen in public, by going out to his Temples... Historia de la Conquista de Mexico, poblacion, y progresos de la America septentrional

SPANISH AMBUSHED 1520
Fleeing from Tenochtitlan following the death of Montezuma, Cortes and his men are ambushed in a canal by the Aztecs. Date: 1520

Conquest of the Aztecs: Death of Montezuma, from Newe Weld un Americanische Historien, by Johann Ludwig Gottfried
619372 Conquest of the Aztecs: Death of Montezuma, from Newe Weld un Americanische Historien, by Johann Ludwig Gottfried, 1631 (litho) by Bry

DDE-90039439
Montezuma Quail (Certonyx montezumae) male stand in grassy cover, Davis Mountains, Texas, USA. Date: 31/01/2013

DDE-90039438
Montezuma Quail (Certonyx montezumae) male stand in grassy cover, Davis Mountains, Texas, USA. Date: 31/01/2013

Portrait of Montezuma (litho)
6004495 Portrait of Montezuma (litho) by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Montezuma. Illustration for Living Biographies of Famous Rulers by Henry Thomas and Dana Lee Thomas)

Ms Hunter 242 f. 258v and f. 259r, from Historia de Tlaxcala
3957942 Ms Hunter 242 f.258v and f.259r, from Historia de Tlaxcala by Diego Munoz Camargo (pen & ink on paper) by Mexican School, (16th century); Glasgow University Library

The War, the Fleet of Steamers hired by the Government as Transports to convey the Troops to South Africa (litho)
1043230 The War, the Fleet of Steamers hired by the Government as Transports to convey the Troops to South Africa (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War)

Montezumas Daughter (litho)
1062878 Montezumas Daughter (litho) by Lucas, John Seymour (1849-1923) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Montezumas Daughter)

Montezuma (engraving)
2781201 Montezuma (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Montezuma. Illustration for Chatterbox (1894).); © Look and Learn

Hernan Cortez in Mexico
Hernan Cortez landing at Tabasco, Mexico 10, presented with 20 women including Marina by the Mayans 11, and destroying a Mayan temple and idols 12. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rev

Ms Hunter 242 256v-257r Cortez and Montezuma, from Historia de Tlaxcala
GUL360807 Ms Hunter 242 256v-257r Cortez and Montezuma, from Historia de Tlaxcala by Diego Munoz Camargo (pen & ink on paper) by Mexican School, (16th century); Glasgow University Library

Hernan Cortez seizing the Mayan emperor Montezuma 16, Montezuma haranguing his subjects 17
6337843 Hernan Cortez seizing the Mayan emperor Montezuma 16, Montezuma haranguing his subjects 17, and Cortez taking the Mexican standard from a general 18 by English School

Headdress (feather)
JPC207561 Headdress (feather) by Aztec; Museo Nacional de Antropologia, Mexico City, Mexico; (add.info.: made from feathers of the Quetzal bird; ); out of copyright

Portrait of Moctezuma II and Hernan Cortes. Cortes in a suit of plate armor with cloak and sash, Moctezuma in Maxtlat belt and Tilmatli cloak with helmet, shield and spear

Cortes Meets Montezuma
Hernan Cortes meets Montezuma II in tenochtitlan, Mexico. Date: 1520

Montezuma (engraving)
971060 Montezuma (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Montezuma. Illustration for Library of Universal History by Moses Coit Tyler (Peale & Hill)

Montezuma before Cortes (colour litho)
3624669 Montezuma before Cortes (colour litho) by Reid, Stephen (1873-1948) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Montezuma before Cortes)

Emperor Montezuma II (c. 1470-1520), detail, painting by Juan Ortega, 1885 (oil on canvas)
REV346190 Emperor Montezuma II (c.1470-1520), detail, painting by Juan Ortega, 1885 (oil on canvas) by Ortega, Juan (19th century); Museo Nacional de Arte, Mexico City

Hernan Cortez destroying the Spanish fleet 13, Montezuma arriving on a gold palanquin to meet Cortez 14
6337840 Hernan Cortez destroying the Spanish fleet 13, Montezuma arriving on a gold palanquin to meet Cortez 14, and Mayan priests making a human sacrifice to Huitzilopochtli 15 by English School

Ms Hunter 242 f. 257v and f. 258r, from Historia de Tlaxcala
3957941 Ms Hunter 242 f.257v and f.258r, from Historia de Tlaxcala by Diego Munoz Camargo (pen & ink on paper) by Mexican School, (16th century); Glasgow University Library

Montezuma cypress tree in Oaxaca, Mexico (chromolitho)
2788801 Montezuma cypress tree in Oaxaca, Mexico (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Montezuma cypress tree in Oaxaca, Mexico)

Montezuma meets Cortez / Ms Hunter 242 f. 255r Conquest of Mexico
GUL232045 Montezuma meets Cortez / Ms Hunter 242 f.255r Conquest of Mexico, from Historia de Tlaxcala by Diego Munoz Camargo (pen & ink on paper) by Mexican School

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"Montezuma: A Captivating Tale of Monkeys, Empires, and Conquest" In the lush rainforests of the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica, a mischievous White-faced Capuchin monkey named Montezuma swings from tree to tree. This vibrant region in Central America has long been associated with its namesake - Montezuma. But who was Montezuma? The name echoes back to the days of ancient civilizations and epic battles. Moctezuma II, also known as Montezuma, was an Aztec emperor during the 16th century. His encounters with Spanish conquistadors such as Hernan Cortes, Pedro de Alvarado, and Gonzalo de changed the course of history. One can still witness remnants of this historical saga today. High on a limestone cliff stands Montezuma Castle dating back to 1100-1400 AD - a testament to the architectural brilliance of past civilizations. For those seeking sun-kissed shores and turquoise waters, Montezuma beach on the Nicoya Peninsula beckons visitors from around the world. Here lies one of nature's most enchanting creations - where monkeys like our playful protagonist are allowed to roam freely among humans. Yet amidst all this beauty lies tales of tragedy and conquest. In 1520, Spanish forces ambushed Moctezuma's empire leading to his imprisonment by Ferdinando Cortes himself. The meeting between Hernan Cortes and Emperor Moctezuma became an iconic moment that forever altered their destinies. The ultimate downfall came with "Conquest of the Aztecs: Death of Montezuma, " depicted vividly in Johann Ludwig Gottfried's Newe Weld un Americanische Historien lithograph from 1631. It serves as a haunting reminder that even great empires crumble under foreign rule. Today, we remember both sides of this captivating story when we hear "Montezuma.