Tenochtitlan Collection (page 2)

Head of Xilonen, the Goddess of Young Maize, Tenochtitlan, Mexico, 1450 / 1500 (basalt)
3964176 Head of Xilonen, the Goddess of Young Maize, Tenochtitlan, Mexico, 1450/1500 (basalt) by Aztec, (16th century); 32.4x20.3x12.1 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Eagle warrior from the House of the Eagles, dated to c. 1469 (terracotta)
REV397396 Eagle warrior from the House of the Eagles, dated to c. 1469 (terracotta) by Aztec; Museo del Templo Mayor, Mexico City

Cap 63 and Cap 64, illustrations from Historia de las Indias de Nueva Espana y islas
XCF324377 Cap 63 and Cap 64, illustrations from Historia de las Indias de Nueva Espana y islas de tierra firme, with plates by Jules Desportes, Mexico, 1867-80 (colour litho) by Duran

"You will deal with me, Malintzin, as you list"(colour litho)
969257 " You will deal with me, Malintzin, as you list" (colour litho) by Robinson, James Henry (1852-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: " You will deal with me, Malintzin)

Huitzilopochtli (back) (engraving)
980539 Huitzilopochtli (back) (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Huitzilopochtli (back)

Retreat of Hernando Cortes
3846958 Retreat of Hernando Cortes by Spanish School, (16th century); (add.info.: Retreat of Hernando Cortes form Tenochtitlan, Mexico, 1520.); Photo © Derek Bayes. All rights reserved 2022

Interior of the Church of Guadalupe (b / w photo)
6018212 Interior of the Church of Guadalupe (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of the Church of Guadalupe)

Entrance of Cortez into Mexico, pub. 1890 (colour litho)
2646285 Entrance of Cortez into Mexico, pub. 1890 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: HernAan (Hernando) CortA©s (1485-1547)

Reception of Cortes by Montezuma, 1519, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Reception of Cortes by Montezuma, 1519, (1890). Moctezuma II (1466-1520) met Hernando Cortes (1485-1547) Spanish Conquistador on 8 November 1519, the two leaders exchanged gifts

Montezuma, 15191-1520, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Montezuma, 1519-1520, (1890). Moctezuma II (1466-1520) ruler of Tenochtitlan, from 1502 to 1520 was killed during the initial stages of the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire

Church of La Santisma, City of Mexico, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Church of La Santisma, City of Mexico, c1897. La Santisima Church built between 1755 and 1783 with Spanish baroque stucco facade. From " A Tour Through the New World America", by Prof. Geo

Chapultepec, Mexico, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Chapultepec, Mexico, c1897. From " A Tour Through the New World America", by Prof. Geo. R. Cromwell. [C. N. Greig & Co. London, c1897]

Storming of Chapultepec, (1878). Creator: Unknown
Storming of Chapultepec, (1878). The Battle of Chapultepec in September 1847 was fought between the United States Marine Corps

Avenida Juarez, Mexico City, Mexico, 1895. Creator: Abel Briquet
Avenida Juarez, Mexico City, Mexico, 1895. Carriages by the Alameda Central park. From " Round the World in Pictures and Photographs

Chapultepec, Mexico City, Mexico, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Chapultepec, Mexico City, Mexico, c1900. View of Chapultepec Castle and park. The castle was built in the 18th century as a stately home for the Spanish viceroy

Tomb of Juarez, San Fernando Cemetery, Mexico City, Mexico, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Tomb of Juarez, San Fernando Cemetery, Mexico City, Mexico, c1900. The tomb of Mexican president Benito Juarez (1806-1872), a lawyer and liberal politician of Zapotec (indigenous Mexican) origin

Map of Tenochtitlan, Mexico, 1560, in the work General Islands of the World, by the chronicler and cosmographer Alonso de Santa Cruz

Portrait of Moctezuma II, 17th century. Artist: Anonymous
Portrait of Moctezuma II, 17th century. Private Collection

Portrait of Moctezuma and Cuauhtemoc, 17th century. Artist: Anonymous
Portrait of Moctezuma and Cuauhtemoc, 17th century. Private Collection

Muteczuma Rex ultimis Mexicanorum, 1671. Artist: Ogilby, John (1600-1676)
Muteczuma Rex ultimis Mexicanorum, 1671. Private Collection

Chapultepec, 19th century. From The Colonial Portfolio. [The Werner Company, London]

Storming of Chapultepec, 1877. The Battle of Chapultepec, September 1847, was a battle between Mexican and American forces during the Mexican-American War. After William Henry Powell (1823-1879)

Panorama of the City of Mexico, 1893. Artist: John L Stoddard
Panorama of the City of Mexico, 1893. View from the Cathedral of the Plaza Mayor and National Palace. Illustration from Portfolio of Photographs of Famous Cities, Scenes and Paintings

City of Mexico, 1883. Artist: Henry Adlard
City of Mexico, 1883. View of Mexicos capital city

Xochipilli. Mexica deity of love, games, beauty, dance, flowers, maize, pleasure, arts and songs. Postclassic period (1325-1521). Aztec art. Sculpture on rock. MEXICO. FEDERAL DISTRICT. Mexico City

MEXICO: HUITZILOPOCHTLI. The Aztec god of war and patron of Tenochtitlan. Drawing from the Codex Borbonicus, 16th century

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Spanish priests destroying Aztec idols in Mexico. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Spanish attacked by Aztec warriors during La Noche Triste
La Noche Triste. when Aztec soldiers overwhelmed Cortess forces in Tenochtitlan. Printed color lithograph of a 19th-century painting by O. Graeff

Church in Mexico City founded by Cortes
Church and Hospital of Jesus, founded by Cortes in Mexico City, 1500s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Tenochtitlan, capital city of Aztec Mexico, an Island connected by causeways to land, 1520s. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an early Spanish colonial map

Moctezuma II, c. 1466 - 1520, also spelled Montezuma, Moteuczoma, Motecuhzoma, Mot?ucz?mah, and Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin. Ninth tlatoani or ruler of Tenochtitlan, Mexico

Aztec civilization, Mexico, , polychrome ceramic vase depicting Tlaloc, god of rain, Height 35 cm
Aztec civilization, Mexico, 15th century. Polychrome ceramic vase depicting Tlaloc, god of rain. Height 35 cm. From the Templo Mayor (Main Temple) of Tenochtitlan

Stone Jaguar Oceloti Cuauhxicalli Aztec - Mexico
An Aztec Jaguar-shaped receptacle for the hearts of sacrifice victims, Templo Mayor ( Great Temple ), Tenochtitlan, Mexico City, Mexico. Date: circa 1930

Illustration of siege of Tenochtitlan by Cortes and his soldiers on horseback and carrying swords to attack Aztec warriors

SPANISH CONQUEST. Dona Marina (left) interpreting during the meeting between Hernando Cortes and an envoy of Montezuma II, shortly after Cortes arrival, November 8, 1519, in Tenochtitlan; his fleet

SPANISH CONQUEST, 1520. Spanish conquistadors under Pedro de Alvarado in the palace of Tenochtitlan, under siege by Native Mexicans during an uprising following a massarcre ordered by Alvarado in

CORTES & MONTEZUMA, 1519. Dona Marina (right) interpreting during the meeting of Montezuma II (seated on left) and Hernando Cortes at Tenochtitlan in November 1519. Contemporary Aztec drawing

MEXICO: OLMEC HEAD. Colossal head number 1 from San Lorenzo Tenochtitlan, in Veracruz, Mexico. Olmec culture, 1500-800 B.C

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Bartolome de Las Casas, Spanish missionary and New World historian. Hand-colored woodcut

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Aztec emperor Montezuma II. Hand-colored woodcut

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Spanish invaders attacked by the Aztecs in Tenochtitlan during La Noche Triste, 1520. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Hernando Cortes met by Toltec dignitaries on arriving in Teotihuacan with his army, Mexico, 1519. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Aztec tzompantli, exhibiting skulls of sacrificed victims, Tenochtitlan. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Emperor Itzcoatl
EMPEROR ITZCOATL son of Acamapichtli Ruler of Tenochtitlan, by his conquests he effectively created the Aztec Empire

Hernando Cortes (Cortez - 1485-1547) Spanish conquistador, Cortes and his men after the retreat from Tenochtitlan

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"Tenochtitlan: A Glorious Aztec Capital Rich in History and Culture" Step back in time to the majestic city of Tenochtitlan, once the thriving capital of the mighty Aztec empire. This captivating map by Alonso de Santa Cruz from 1560 offers a glimpse into the layout and grandeur of this ancient metropolis. In this colored woodcut from 1556, we witness Tenochtitlan at the time of Spanish conquest. The image portrays a bustling cityscape with intricate architecture and canals that crisscrossed through its heart, showcasing its advanced urban planning. The bravery and valor of Aztec warriors during their battles are depicted vividly in images like "Aztecs Warriors 1521. " These fierce fighters defended their beloved city against foreign invaders with unwavering determination. As we explore further, we encounter customs deeply rooted in sacrifice and human rituals. The hand-colored woodcut reveals glimpses into these sacred practices that played an integral role in shaping religious beliefs within Tenochtitlan's society. Reconstructed Templo Mayor complex stands as a testament to the architectural prowess of this great civilization. Its towering structures were dedicated to various gods worshipped by the Aztecs, reflecting their spiritual devotion. Diego Rivera's mural transports us to market day within Tenochtitlan's vibrant streetscape. The Great Temple looms majestically in the background as locals engage in lively trade and commerce – a testament to their economic prosperity. This detailed map from 1660 showcases not only Tenochtitlan but also provides insight into how it was situated within the broader context of America during that era. It highlights both its significance on a local scale while acknowledging its place among other influential civilizations across continents. Lastly, figures like Moctezuma II, Hernan Cortes, Pedro de Alvarado, Gonzalo de play significant roles when discussing Tenochtitlan's history.