The Conquest of Mexico, Tablet 21

1685

unspecified

From the collection of National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina

Dominant colour

The Conquest of Mexico, Tablet 21 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 depicts a chaotic scene of conquest, with numerous figures engaged in battle. The top half of the image features a large group of people on horseback, while the bottom half shows a ship with people fighting on its deck and in the water. In the foreground, a man is being held by several others, and there are many weapons visible throughout the scene. The background is a warm, yellowish color, which contrasts with the darker tones used for the figures and objects in the foreground. The level of detail and the use of color in this painting suggest a high level of skill and craftsmanship. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's technique, you might want to look into the use of chiaroscuro, which is a method of using strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume in a painting.