Candidates high Lienzo de Tlaxcala Tototlanlienzo
Artista: Anónimo tlaxcalteca
Siglo XVI · México
Colección: Lienzo de Tlaxcala
This illustration, part of the Lienzo de Tlaxcala, depicts a warlike confrontation, possibly the capture of Tototlán, showing Tlaxcalan iconography with adorned warriors and the presence of horses, an element introduced by the Spanish conquistadors. The pictorial style, characteristic of Tlaxcalan art, uses vibrant colors and a narrative approach to document historical events.
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