La Conquista de México. Tabla XX

1685

unspecified

From the collection of National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina

Dominant colour

La Conquista de México. Tabla XX is a 1685 unspecified by Miguel Gonzales, held at National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.

Who painted this?: Miguel Gonzales
When & what style?: 1685
Where can I see it?: National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina

About this work

This painting shows a chaotic scene with many people in the foreground and background. They are dressed in various attire, including armor and loincloths, and are engaged in battle. Some are on horseback, while others are on foot. The setting appears to be a city or town, with buildings visible in the background. In the center of the image, a group of people are fighting, with some wielding weapons and others using shields for protection. The atmosphere is one of intense conflict and struggle. To learn more about this style of art, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.