Artwork
The Conquest of Mexico - Panel 13
The Conquest of Mexico - Panel 13 is an unspecified painting by Miguel Gonzales. It dates from 1685 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.
About this work
Overview
The Conquest of Mexico - Panel 13, painted by Miguel Gonzales around 1685, is a historical battle scene housed at the National Museum of Fine Arts in Buenos Aires.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a chaotic battle from the Conquest of Mexico, emphasizing the intensity of conflict through densely packed figures, both mounted and on foot, engaged in fierce combat.
Technique & Style
Gonzales employed a contrasting color palette, with warm golden backgrounds juxtaposed against darker figure tones, and achieved impressive depth and realism through intricate textures and shading.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1685, the work is part of a series and is currently in the collection of the National Museum of Fine Arts, Buenos Aires.
Artist & collection
Museum
National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina
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