Hernan Cortez Collection

Cortez Palace at Coyoacan, between 1880 and 1897. Creator: William H. Jackson
Cortez Palace at Coyoacan, between 1880 and 1897. Signs on building: Salon de Sessiones; Antiguo palacio de Hernan Cortez

The tree of Noche Triste, Popotla, between 1884 and 1900. Creator: William H. Jackson
The tree of Noche Triste, Popotla, between 1884 and 1900

Hernandez Cortes, Spanish conquistador, 16th century. Cortes (1485-1547) arriving in Mexico followed by his black servant and preceeded by La Malinche, his interpreter and mistress

Hernan Cortes meeting the Aztec Emperor Montezuma, 1519. Cortes (1485-1547) was the Spanish conquistador who conquered Mexico and overthrew the Aztec Empire

Hernan Cortes (1485-1547), Spanish conquistador who conquered Mexico
Hernan Cortes, Spanish conquistador who conquered Mexico. Cortes (1485-1547) landed in Mexico in 1519. With a force of only some 600 men, he succeeded in overthrowing the empire of the Aztecs

The Conquest of Mexico: Hernando Cortes (1485-1547) Orders the Destruction of the Ships
IND113673 The Conquest of Mexico: Hernando Cortes (1485-1547) Orders the Destruction of the Ships and Meets with the Ambassadors of Montezuma (1466-1520) in 1520, 1698 (oil on panel) by Gonzalez

Hernan Cortes, Spanish conquistador (engraving)
3638251 Hernan Cortes, Spanish conquistador (engraving) by Vertue, George (1684-1756) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hernan Cortes (1485-1547), Spanish conquistador

Hernan Cortez seizing the Mayan emperor Montezuma 16, Montezuma haranguing his subjects 17
6337843 Hernan Cortez seizing the Mayan emperor Montezuma 16, Montezuma haranguing his subjects 17, and Cortez taking the Mexican standard from a general 18 by English School

Cortez (engraving)
655801 Cortez (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cortez. Illustration from The Illustrated History of the World (Ward Lock, c 1880)

Hernan Cortez destroying the Spanish fleet 13, Montezuma arriving on a gold palanquin to meet Cortez 14
6337840 Hernan Cortez destroying the Spanish fleet 13, Montezuma arriving on a gold palanquin to meet Cortez 14, and Mayan priests making a human sacrifice to Huitzilopochtli 15 by English School

Capture of the city of Mexico (engraving)
961626 Capture of the city of Mexico (engraving) by Chappel, Alonzo (1828-87) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Capture of the city of Mexico by Cortez (1485-1547)

Hernan Cortez (engraving)
815684 Hernan Cortez (engraving) by Carnicero, Antonio (1748-1814) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hernan Cortez (1485-1547)

Cortes and the Conquest of Mexico, 1897 (chromolithograph)
2622159 Cortes and the Conquest of Mexico, 1897 (chromolithograph) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hernan Cortez landing at Tabasco, Mexico 10, presented with 20 women including Marina by the Mayans 11
6337836 Hernan Cortez landing at Tabasco, Mexico 10, presented with 20 women including Marina by the Mayans 11, and destroying a Mayan temple and idols 12 by English School

Caciques receiving communion from a priest in the house of Hernando Cortes (1485-1547)
CHT195207 Caciques receiving communion from a priest in the house of Hernando Cortes (1485-1547), illustration from a facsimile of a Mexican Indian picture history Lienzo de Tlaxcala of c.1550

Cortes, (1485-1547), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Cortes, (1485-1547), 1830. Hernan Cortes (1485-1547) Spanish Conquistador who led an expedition that caused the fall of the Aztec Empire From " Biographical Illustrations"

Reception of Cortes by Montezuma, 1519, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Reception of Cortes by Montezuma, 1519, (1890). Moctezuma II (1466-1520) met Hernando Cortes (1485-1547) Spanish Conquistador on 8 November 1519, the two leaders exchanged gifts

Hernando Cortes, c1530-1540, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Hernando Cortes, c1530-1540, (1890). Hernando Cortes (1485-1547) Spanish Conquistador who began the first phase of Spanish colonisation in the Americas

The Old San Hipolito Convent, City of Mexico, c1897. Creator: Unknown
The Old San Hipolito Convent, City of Mexico, c1897. Convent dating from the 16th century, founded by Hernan Cortes and his companions

Christopher Coumbus with Hernando Cortes receiving a native American girl as a gift, (c1820-1839). Plate 5 from Le Costume Ancien et Moderne, Volume I, by Jules Ferrario

The encounter between Hernando Cortes and Montezuma II, Mexico, 1519 (c1820-1839). Cortes (1485-1547) was the Spanish conquistador who conquered Mexico

Hernan Cortes, Spanish conquistador, (1780). Artist: Pierre Duflos
Hernan Cortes, Spanish conquistador, (1780). Landing in Mexico in 1519, with a force of only some 600 men, Cortes (1485-1547) succeeded in overthrowing the empire of the Aztecs

Colombus when Cortes arrived in Cuba, (15th century), 1920s
Colombus when Cortes arrived in Cuba. On his second trip Colombus went into the south coast of Cuba and when Cortes arrived in Guaniguanico province, Colombus made his crew swear on June 12

Hernan Cortes, (1485-1547), 1920s
Hernan Cortes was from Medellin and was the mayor of the Santiago village, he was pursued by order of Velazquez and managed to get out of Cuba and went to conquer Mexico

Hernan Cortes, 16th century Spanish conquistador, (1836). Artist: W Holl
Hernan Cortes, 16th century Spanish conquistador, (1836). Landing in Mexico in 1519, with a force of only some 600 men, Cortes (1485-1547) succeeded in overthrowing the empire of the Aztecs

Cortez, 19th century. Artist: William Holl
Cortez, 19th century. Hernan Cortes (1485-1547), Spanish conquistador who conquered Mexico. Cortes landed in Mexico in 1519

City of Veracruz, Mexico, 17th century. Detail from a map of the city which lies on the Caribbean, on the east coast of Mexico

Retreat of Hernando Cortes form Tenochtitlan, Mexico, 1520. Hernando Cortes (1485-1547) Spanish conquistador, led an expedition to Mexico, landing in 1519

Mexico City in the early 16th century. Depiction probably based on a sketch in the conquistador Hernan Cortes book of 1524. From the British Museum

Hernando Cortes (Cortez) (1485-1547), Spanish conquistador, attacking natives in Mexico. Cortes landed in Mexico in 1519. With a force of only some 600 men

Hernan Cortez Receives Given Group 20 Women Nahua Tribe
Hernan Cortez is given a group of 20 enslaved Nahua women. Amongst them is La Malinche who Cortez chose as his lover and who acted as his interpreter and adviser during his conquest of Mexico

The encounter between Hernando Cortes (1485-1547) and Montezuma (1466-1520) 1698
BAL708 The encounter between Hernando Cortes (1485-1547) and Montezuma (1466-1520) 1698 (oil on panel) by Gonzalez, Miguel and Juan (17th century); Museo de America, Madrid

The Conquest of Mexico: the Visit of Hernando Cortes (1485-1547) to Montezuma (1466-1520) in 1520
XJL62061 The Conquest of Mexico: the Visit of Hernando Cortes (1485-1547) to Montezuma (1466-1520) in 1520, 1698 (oil on panel) by Gonzalez, Miguel and Juan (17th century); Museo de America, Madrid

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"Hernan Cortez: The Spanish Conquistador Who Shaped History in the 16th Century" In 1519, Hernan Cortez embarked on a monumental journey that would forever change the course of history. As a Spanish conquistador, he set foot in the land of Mexico, determined to conquer and colonize it under the rule of Spain. One of his most significant encounters was with Montezuma, the Aztec Emperor. Their meeting in 1520 marked a pivotal moment as Cortez aimed to establish dominance over this mighty empire. This encounter was immortalized in an oil painting from 1698, capturing the intensity and power dynamics between these two leaders. Throughout his conquests, Cortez displayed both ruthlessness and strategic brilliance. In one engraving, we witness him seizing Montezuma while another depicts him taking hold of the Mexican standard from a general. These actions showcased his determination to dismantle any opposition standing in his way. Not only did Cortez engage in battles against indigenous peoples but also against fellow Spaniards who opposed his ambitions. In an engraving depicting him destroying the Spanish fleet, we see how he eliminated any possibility for retreat or surrender. The capture of Mexico City became one of Cortez's greatest triumphs. Engravings depict this historic event where he led his troops to victory against all odds. His leadership skills were further highlighted when Montezuma arrived on a gold palanquin to meet him - symbolizing submission and recognition of Cortes' authority. Despite being known for military prowess, there is more depth to Hernan Cortes than meets the eye. A furnishing fabric called "Le Romance du Cortes" showcases another side - perhaps hinting at romance or intrigue during this tumultuous period. Cortes' legacy lives on through various artistic interpretations such as chromolithographs and engravings that continue to captivate audiences even today.