Conquest of Mexico: Apprehension of Montezuma

The theme developed is the moment when Montezuma is taken prisoner by the Spanish soldiers while a group of Indians contemplate the scene with tears and others point to the scene that is taking place. In addition, another group tries to throw down a cross erected in front of the enclosure of their idols. The set of 24 panels destined for Charles II to add to the royal collections is executed using the “enconchado” technique. This is applied to a wooden support lined with linen cloth and in some cases a gesso preparation is applied, fragments of nacre are applied with animal glue and then covered with the pictorial layer.

Collection: Images

Project: 6. Under a cloak of terror: violence and armed conflict in Europe., 9. Travels and travelers: economic, social and cultural connections.

Chronology: XVI

Scope: Secondary education, Baccalaureate, University

Link: http://ceres.mcu.es/pages/Main?idt=116&inventary=00115&table=FMUS&museum=MAM

Resource type: Image

Format: Oil on panel (112 x 67,5 cm)

Source: Museo de América (Madrid, España)

Language: Spanish

Date: 1698

Owner: Álvaro Romero González (Modernalia)