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Cortes appointed General as the Villa Rica of the Vera Cruz
The Truthful History of the Conquest of New Spain by Bernal Diaz del Castillo. The Council of the Villa Rica of the Vera Cruz proposed to appoint of Hernan Cortes as General. Engraving, 1807. Colored
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1807 Appointed Armour Bearded Bernal Castillo Conquest Cortes Council Cruz Diaz Hernan Proposed Rica Truthful Vera Villa 15th Appoint
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the rich history of the New World conquest come to life with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse. This stunning engraving, titled "The Council of the Villa Rica of the Vera Cruz Proposes to Appoint Hernan Cortes as General," is an 1807 masterpiece by Bernal Diaz del Castillo, as published by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. Witness the pivotal moment in history as Cortes is appointed General by the Council, bringing truth to the tales of the Conquest of New Spain. Adorn your walls with this captivating work of art and transport yourself back in time.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This enchanting print, entitled "The Council of the Villa Rica of the Vera Cruz Proposes to Appoint Hernan Cortes as General," is an exquisite 19th-century representation of a pivotal moment in the Truthful History of the Conquest of New Spain. The image, taken from Bernal Diaz del Castillo's seminal work, transports us back to the 16th century as we witness the council members of the Villa Rica de la Vera Cruz, a prosperous Spanish settlement in present-day Mexico, deliberating the appointment of Hernan Cortes as their general. Cortes, depicted in full armor and a bearded countenance, stands before the council with a sense of authority and determination. The council members, dressed in the finery of the era, engage in animated discussion as they consider Cortes' qualifications for the position. The intricate details of the engraving, from the folds of the council members' robes to the ornate decorations adorning the room, evoke a sense of grandeur and importance. The appointment of Cortes as general would prove to be a turning point in the conquest of New Spain. With his military prowess and strategic acumen, Cortes would go on to lead the Spanish forces to victory against the Aztecs, paving the way for the establishment of the Spanish colonial empire in the Americas. This beautifully colored print, created in 1807, is a testament to the enduring legacy of Bernal Diaz del Castillo's work and the rich history of the 15th and 16th centuries. It invites us to explore the complexities of the conquest of New Spain and the pivotal role played by figures like Hernan Cortes in shaping the course of history.
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