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The Conquest of Mexico, Tablet 9

The Conquest of Mexico, Tablet 9, by Miguel Gonzales, unspecified, 1685
The Conquest of Mexico, Tablet 9, by Miguel Gonzales, unspecified, 1685

The Conquest of Mexico, Tablet 9 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, Tablet 9 is a painting by Miguel Gonzales, created around 1685. It is now held at the National Museum of Fine Arts in Buenos Aires.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a scene of conquest, with a crowd of armed figures in white in the foreground and armored horsemen in the background, conveying a sense of tension and conflict. A large banner or flag is visible at the center, though its details are unclear.

Technique & Style

The painting's use of light and shadow suggests the artist's employment of chiaroscuro, a technique that creates a sense of depth and volume.

Artist & collection