Hernán Cortés wordt door Montezuma ontvangen 1704 - 1727

This etching by Jan Goeree depicts the historical meeting between Hernán Cortés, a Spanish conquistador, and Montezuma, the Aztec emperor, in 1519. The scene is filled with detail and captures the tension of this pivotal moment in history. Cortés is shown on the left, while Montezuma is depicted on the right, surrounded by his Aztec attendants. The intricate details of the Aztec clothing and the architecture of the buildings convey the richness of Aztec culture. This artwork, a fine example of historical illustration, is a reminder of the complex and often brutal encounters between European and indigenous cultures during the Age of Exploration.