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LA Noche Triste 1520
LA NOCHE TRISTE Cortes loses many men and horses in the canals of Tenochtitlan in the retreat from the Aztecs
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1520 Aztecs Canals Cortes Loses Mexico Retreat Tenochtitlan Noche Triste
14"x11" Photo Print
Introducing the "LA Noche Triste 1520" photographic print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library. This evocative image transports you back in time to the fateful night of June 30, 1520, when Hernán Cortés and his Spanish forces faced a disastrous retreat from the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan. The print captures the poignant moment as Cortes and his men, along with their horses, struggle against the treacherous canals, with a backdrop of the smoldering ruins of the once-great city. Relive history through this stunning visual narrative, a must-have for any history enthusiast or collector. Order your print today from Media Storehouse, and bring a piece of the past into your home or office.
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Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")
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.
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LA NOCHE TRISTE (The Sad Night): A Pivotal Moment in the Conquest of Mexico, 1520 This evocative image captures the poignant moment of "La Noche Triste" (The Sad Night), a turning point in the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire in 1520. The scene unfolds in Tenochtitlan, the Aztec capital city, which was built on an island in the middle of Lake Texcoco. The Spanish army, led by Hernán Cortés, had successfully captured the city's main temple, but were now facing a relentless counterattack from the Aztecs. As the Spanish forces retreated towards their ships, they were met with a harrowing scene: the narrow causeways and canals of Tenochtitlan, which were their only escape route, were now filled with Aztec warriors. The Spanish soldiers and horses, weighed down by their armor and weapons, struggled to make their way through the water, while the Aztecs rained arrows and spears upon them. The photo print, from Mary Evans Picture Library, vividly depicts the chaos and desperation of the retreat. Spanish soldiers and horses are shown wading through the murky waters, their faces etched with exhaustion and fear. Aztec warriors, dressed in bright feathered attire, are shown on the banks, ready to strike. The dark, ominous sky overhead adds to the sense of foreboding. The events of "La Noche Triste" were a significant setback for the Spanish forces. Cortés lost over half of his army and most of his horses, but he and his remaining men managed to escape aboard their ships. The defeat, however, did not deter Cortés from continuing his campaign to conquer the Aztec Empire. The Spanish ultimately prevailed, and Mexico was colonized, marking the beginning of three centuries of Spanish rule in the Americas.
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