Azteque Collection

Aztec tobacco or mapacho, Nicotiana rustica. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by Walther Muller
FLO4990766 Aztec tobacco or mapacho, Nicotiana rustica. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by Walther Muller from Hermann Adolph Koehler's Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst

Aztec lily, Sprekelia formosissima, native to Mexico and Guatemala. Handcoloured stipple engraving on copper by Dennel
FLO4570137 Aztec lily, Sprekelia formosissima, native to Mexico and Guatemala. Handcoloured stipple engraving on copper by Dennel from a botanical illustration by Pancrace Bessa from Mordant de

Portrait of Montezuma II (Moctezumaii, 1466-1520), Aztec Emperor of Mexico, in gold crown and gorgette
FLO4605373 Portrait of Montezuma II (Moctezumaii, 1466-1520), Aztec Emperor of Mexico, in gold crown and gorgette, and of David Cusick (c.1780-c.1831), a Tuscarora Baptist preacher and author

Teocalli temple pyramid of the Aztecs, Mexico city. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio
FLO4622083 Teocalli temple pyramid of the Aztecs, Mexico city. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World

Musical instruments of the Aztecs, including types of sacred drums (vertical Huehuetl and horizontal Teponaztli)
FLO4622141 Musical instruments of the Aztecs, including types of sacred drums (vertical Huehuetl and horizontal Teponaztli) and percussion instruments (Ajacaxtli rattle)

Ruins of the tombs of Mitla or Miguitlan, Mexico City. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio
FLO4622134 Ruins of the tombs of Mitla or Miguitlan, Mexico City. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World

Ruins of the tombs of Mitla or Miguitlan, Mexico City. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio
FLO4622125 Ruins of the tombs of Mitla or Miguitlan, Mexico City. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World

Soprano opera singer Miss Grassari as Amazili in Fernand Cortez by Gaspare Spontini, Royal Academy of Music
FLO4606934 Soprano opera singer Miss Grassari as Amazili in Fernand Cortez by Gaspare Spontini, Royal Academy of Music. Handcoloured lithograph by F

Wild nicotian (Nicotiana rustica). Description of the upper part of a plant, with stem, leaves and flowers
FLO4598463 Wild nicotian (Nicotiana rustica). Description of the upper part of a plant, with stem, leaves and flowers. Details of the flower and seed parts

Armor and weapons of the Mexicans (Aztecs). Shields or Chimalli, armor shirts or Ichcahuipilli
FLO4622198 Armor and weapons of the Mexicans (Aztecs). Shields or Chimalli, armor shirts or Ichcahuipilli, helmets decorated with animal heads and feathers

Symbolic characters, numerals and figures of the Aztecs, Mexico City. Number hieroglyphs, and symbols for day A
FLO4622160 Symbolic characters, numerals and figures of the Aztecs, Mexico City. Number hieroglyphs, and symbols for day A, night B, midnight C, year D, century E, sky F, air G, earth H, water I

View of the Great Pyramid of Cholula or Tlachihualtepetl of the Aztecs, Mexico City
FLO4622089 View of the Great Pyramid of Cholula or Tlachihualtepetl of the Aztecs, Mexico City. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

Busts of sacred idols of the Aztecs, Mexico City. Kneeling idol Chalchiuhtlicue with pearl headdress
FLO4622076 Busts of sacred idols of the Aztecs, Mexico City. Kneeling idol Chalchiuhtlicue with pearl headdress and triangular neckerchief

Moctezuma (Moteuczoma, Motecuhzoma) II (ca. 1466-1520) and other Aztec figures depicted in the Codex Anonymus in
FLO4622046 Moctezuma (Moteuczoma, Motecuhzoma) II (ca. 1466-1520) and other Aztec figures depicted in the Codex Anonymus in the Vatican

Saint James Lily - Crimson Jacobean lily, Sprekelia formosissima. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after
FLO4713759 Saint James Lily - Crimson Jacobean lily, Sprekelia formosissima. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after Edwin Dalton Smith from John Lindley

Lily of Saint James - Aztec lily, Sprekelia formosissima. Glaucous Jacobean lily, Sprekelia glauca
FLO4712485 Lily of Saint James - Aztec lily, Sprekelia formosissima. Glaucous Jacobean lily, Sprekelia glauca. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G

The months, years and centuries according to the Mexican Aztec calendar. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Luigi
FLO4622180 The months, years and centuries according to the Mexican Aztec calendar. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Luigi Giarre from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

An Aztec priest removes a man's heart in a ritual with an obsidian knife on a sacrificial stone
FLO4622145 An Aztec priest removes a man's heart in a ritual with an obsidian knife on a sacrificial stone and offers it to the god Huitzilopochtli. Several young acolytes hold down the victim

Aztec bas-relief depicting ancient warriors. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Luigi Giarre from Giulio
FLO4622051 Aztec bas-relief depicting ancient warriors. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Luigi Giarre from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World

Mexican acrobats and performers. Aztec men performing balancing acts, and two men balancing on a pole supported by a
FLO4622249 Mexican acrobats and performers. Aztec men performing balancing acts, and two men balancing on a pole supported by a man on his back

Hieroglyphic Christian calendar on an Aztec stele. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Fumagalli from Giulio
FLO4622191 Hieroglyphic Christian calendar on an Aztec stele. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Fumagalli from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World

Figures representing Aztec kings of Mexico. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrario's
FLO4622037 Figures representing Aztec kings of Mexico. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World

Baritone opera singer Henri Bernard Dabadie as Telasco in Fernand Cortez by Gaspare Spontini, Royal Academy of Music
FLO4606973 Baritone opera singer Henri Bernard Dabadie as Telasco in Fernand Cortez by Gaspare Spontini, Royal Academy of Music. Handcoloured lithograph by F

Costumes of the native Mexicans and Aztecs. Men wearing the Maxtlat belt and Tilmatli cloak knotted at the chest
FLO4622199 Costumes of the native Mexicans and Aztecs. Men wearing the Maxtlat belt and Tilmatli cloak knotted at the chest, women wearing Cucitl skirt and Huepilli camisole

Aztec hieroglyphs depicting the god Cihuacoatl, snake woman and fertility goddess
FLO4622090 Aztec hieroglyphs depicting the god Cihuacoatl, snake woman and fertility goddess. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

Gladiator sacrifice to the Aztec god Xipe Totec or Tlatlauhca, Mexico City
FLO4622152 Gladiator sacrifice to the Aztec god Xipe Totec or Tlatlauhca, Mexico City. An Aztec warrior with sword and shield fights a captured enemy on a raised stage before an audience

Monument in Oaxaca, Mexico, depicting an Aztec warrior. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Luigi Giarre from Giulio
FLO4622079 Monument in Oaxaca, Mexico, depicting an Aztec warrior. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Luigi Giarre from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

Pre-Columbian civilization: Aztec statue of the god Xiuhtecuhtli made of volcanic stone. Dim. 33 cm
JEB4908278 Pre-Columbian civilization: Aztec statue of the god Xiuhtecuhtli made of volcanic stone. Dim. 33 cm. Museum of the Valley

Tours de forces (acrobatics) chez les anciens mexicains - in "The Antique and Modern Costume", 1819-1820
LSE4109490 Tours de forces (acrobatics) chez les anciens mexicains - in " The Antique and Modern Costume", 1819-1820, by Dr. Jules Ferrario, ed

Anciens mexicains faisant le pain - in "Le Costume Antique et Moderne", by Ferrario, ed. Milan, 1819-20
LSE4105125 Anciens mexicains faisant le pain - in " Le Costume Antique et Moderne", by Ferrario, ed. Milan, 1819-20 by Ferrario

Topiltzin (high priest of ancient Mexican civilizations) making a human sacrifice - in "The Ancient
LSE4105104 Topiltzin (high priest of ancient Mexican civilizations) making a human sacrifice - in " The Ancient and Modern Costume" by Jules Ferrario, 1819-1820 by Ferrario

Musique des Ancientes Mexicains - in "Le Costume Ancien et Moderne", 1819-1820, by Dr. Jules Ferrario, ed
LSE4109489 Musique des Ancientes Mexicains - in " Le Costume Ancien et Moderne", 1819-1820, by Dr. Jules Ferrario, ed

Siecle, year & Mexican months represented by figures (sun, moon) - in "The Ancient and Modern Costume"
LSE4101542 Siecle, year & Mexican months represented by figures (sun, moon) - in " The Ancient and Modern Costume", 1819-1820, by Dr. Jules Ferrario

Aztec warriors engage in a ceremonial battle known as the Flowery War, in order to
XTD82577 Aztec warriors engage in a ceremonial battle known as the Flowery War, in order to capture future victims for sacrifice by Spanish School, (16th century); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid

Fol. 40r Construction of Tenochtitlan, 1579 (vellum)
XIR199893 Fol.40r Construction of Tenochtitlan, 1579 (vellum) by Duran, Diego (16th century); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: capital of the Aztec Empire; Codex Duran)

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Azteque, a term derived from the ancient Aztec civilization, represents a rich and vibrant culture filled with history and tradition. From their intricate artwork to their advanced knowledge of astronomy and mathematics, the Aztecs were truly ahead of their time. Their impressive architectural feats such as the iconic Templo Mayor in Tenochtitlan still stand as a testament to their ingenuity. The Aztec people were skilled warriors who built a vast empire through conquest and diplomacy. They worshipped numerous gods and goddesses, performing elaborate rituals and sacrifices to ensure prosperity for their society. The Aztecs also had a complex social structure with strict roles for different classes within their society. Despite facing challenges such as Spanish colonization and disease epidemics that decimated their population, the legacy of the Aztecs lives on today through art, language, cuisine, and cultural practices that have been passed down through generations. Their influence can be seen in modern Mexican culture as well as in various indigenous communities throughout Central America.