Title
Folio from the Codex Mendoza
Caption
Folio from the Codex Mendoza. The Codex Mendoza is an Aztec codex, created about twenty years after the Spanish conquest of Mexico with the intent that it be seen by Charles V, the Holy Roman Emperor and King of Spain. It contains a history of the Aztec rulers and their conquests, a list of the tribute paid by the conquered, and a description of daily Aztec life, in traditional Aztec pictograms with Spanish explanations and commentary. Dated 16th Century
Date
1754
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP18A25_422
License type
Rights managed
Available size
14,5Mb (636,6Kb) / 6,3in x 8,9in / 1900 x 2671 (300dpi)