Conquest of Mexico: Destruction of Tenochtitlan

Miguel and Juan Gónzalez dealt with the theme of the conquest of Mexico in 24 panels. The composition shows the destruction of the city of Tenochititlán by the Spaniards, who occupy the entire scene, burning any idols of the indigenous people. The work is executed using the technique of “enconchado”. This is applied to a wooden support lined with linen cloth and sometimes 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=125&inventary=00124&table=FMUS&museum=MAM

Resource type: Image

Format: Oil on panel (97 x 53 cm)

Source: Museo de América (Madrid, España)

Language: Spanish

Date: 1698

Owner: Álvaro Romero González (Modernalia)