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Baptism of the King of Texcoco with the name of Fernando. Hernᮠ Cort鳠 restores on his throne to the king of the city of Texcoco in 1519. A nonymous painting on copper sheet of the series Conquest of Mexico. 1783-1800. Mexican School. Colonial baroque. Oil. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. Americas Museum
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1519 1783 1800 Autonomous Baptism Baroque Community Conquest Copper Cort Corts Fernando Hern Insides Mexican Mexico Restores Sheet Throne Upright Masculine Persons Texcoco
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This painting, titled "Baptism of the King of Texcoco with the Name of Fernando Hernández Cortés," showcases a significant moment in the Conquest of Mexico in 1519. The anonymous artist masterfully depicts the scene on a copper sheet, a technique common during the Colonial Baroque period in Mexico. The painting, believed to be part of a larger series, is dated between 1783 and 1800. At the center of the composition, the King of Texcoco, dressed in traditional feathered attire, sits humbly on his throne as Hernán Cortés, the Spanish conquistador, restores his regal attire and bestows upon him the Christian name of Fernando. The solemn ceremony symbolizes the King's acceptance of Christianity and the beginning of the Spanish rule in Texcoco. The rich colors and intricate details of the painting are characteristic of the Colonial Baroque style. The vertical composition, with its upright and interior scene, emphasizes the importance of the moment and the significance of the event in the history of Mexico. The group of people gathered around the throne adds depth to the scene, highlighting the cultural exchange between the indigenous people and the Spanish conquistadors. This painting is now part of the esteemed collection at the Americas Museum in Madrid, Spain, in the Autonomous Community. It is a testament to the rich artistic heritage of Mexico and the profound impact of the Spanish conquest on its history and culture.
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