"The Interview of Cortes and Motezuma in the City of Mexico", Harris, John

This engraving depicts Spanish Conquistador Hernan Cortes greeting Montezuma, ruler of Tenochtitlan. In the image, Cortes is bestowing upon Montezuma a necklace as part of an exchange of gifts. Cortes horse and cavalry stand behind him, while Montezuma's chair and Natives flank the opposing side of the scene. This engraving depicts a dignified meeting between a Native American emperor and a European who had come to conquer his lands, despite the clashing of civilizations that occurred at the time. Engraved by J. Mynde.

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Condition: A

A nice impression on a bright sheet with a few tiny tears along the edges of the sheet.