The Conquest of Mexico, Tablet 9

1685

unspecified

From the collection of National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina

Dominant colour

The Conquest of Mexico, Tablet 9 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 scene of conquest, with a large crowd of people in the foreground and a group of horsemen in the background. The crowd is dressed in white and appears to be armed, while the horsemen are wearing armor and carrying weapons. In the center of the painting, a large banner or flag is visible, although the details are unclear. The overall atmosphere of the painting suggests a sense of tension and conflict. To learn more about the artistic techniques used in this painting, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.