Map of Huitzilopochtli's pilgrimage
Artista: Mapas de Cuauhtinchan
Siglo XVI · América
Colección: Mapas de Cuauhtinchan
This pictorial map, possibly from the 16th century, narrates the pilgrimage of the Mexica and the founding of Tenochtitlan. The work uses a palette of earthy, green, and blue colors, with stylized figures and a winding path that guides the viewer through mythological and geographical scenes.
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