The Conquest of Mexico. Panel 6

1685

unspecified

From the collection of National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina

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The Conquest of Mexico. Panel 6 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 scene of people in old-fashioned clothing, with some on horseback and others on foot. There are buildings in the background, and the overall atmosphere seems to be one of activity and movement. In the foreground, a group of people are gathered around what appears to be a leader or figure of authority. The leader is dressed in elaborate clothing and is surrounded by others who seem to be looking up to him. The painting is titled "The Conquest of Mexico. Panel 6" and is held at the National Museum of Fine Arts Buenos Aires. It was created by artist Miguel Gonzales, and the exact date and medium are unknown. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts of light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth, you can look up chiaroscuro next.