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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

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

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

Dance of the Flyers (Danza de los Voladores) or Pole Flying (Palo Volador), ancient Mesoamerican ceremony
FLO4622157 Dance of the Flyers (Danza de los Voladores) or Pole Flying (Palo Volador), ancient Mesoamerican ceremony. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Luigi Giarre from Giulio Ferrario's

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

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

Peruvian Incas, 18th century allegorical representation of Inca king and queen in modern western clothes with gold
FLO4576848 Peruvian Incas, 18th century allegorical representation of Inca king and queen in modern western clothes with gold crown with sun emblem, embroidered cloak, gold axe and sandals with lion

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

How the Incas married the princes of blood - in "The Old and Modern Costume"by Jules Ferrario, 1819 - 1820
LSE4108282 How the Incas married the princes of blood - in " The Old and Modern Costume" by Jules Ferrario, 1819 - 1820 by Ferrario

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

Palace of the Incas called Callo - in "The Old and Modern Costume"by Jules Ferrario, 1819 - 1820
LSE4108286 Palace of the Incas called Callo - in " The Old and Modern Costume" by Jules Ferrario, 1819 - 1820 by Ferrario

Hieroglyphic manuscript depicting the goddess Cihuacohuatl - in "The Old
LSE4108284 Hieroglyphic manuscript depicting the goddess Cihuacohuatl - in " The Old 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

Fortress of the Incas near the village of Cannar - in "The Old and Modern Costume"by Jules Ferrario
LSE4108289 Fortress of the Incas near the village of Cannar - in " The Old and Modern Costume" by Jules Ferrario, 1819 - 1820 by Ferrario

Manco-Capac and Queen Caya gather the Indians (Incas) - in "The Old and Modern Costume"by Jules Ferrario
LSE4108276 Manco-Capac and Queen Caya gather the Indians (Incas) - in " The Old and Modern Costume" by Jules Ferrario, 1819-1820 by Ferrario

Porteresse Inca - in "The Antique and Modern Costume", 1819-1820, by Dr. Jules Ferrario, ed. Milan
LSE4109495 Porteresse Inca - in " The Antique and Modern Costume", 1819-1820, by Dr. Jules Ferrario, ed. Milan by Ferrario

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

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"Exploring the Pre-Columbian World: From Conquests to Culture" In the Battle of Otumba on July 7, 1520, in Mexico, Hernan Cortes emerged victorious as he conquered the Aztecs. A captivating anonymous painting from the Spanish school of the 17th century captures this historic event and is housed in Madrid's Royal Palace. Delving into pre-Columbian civilizations, we encounter an awe-inspiring Aztec statue of Xiuhtecuhtli, the god made from volcanic stone. This masterpiece stands at a height of 33 cm and resides in Barcelonnette's Museum of the Valley. The pages of history reveal tales of cruelty inflicted by Atahualla upon his brother Huasar and all royal Incas. These accounts are chronicled in "Historical Journey of South America done by Order of the King of Spain, " authored by Don Georges Juan & Don Antoine de Ulloa. Ancient Mexican acrobatics or "Tours de forces" amaze us through Dr. Jules Ferrario's work "The Antique and Modern Costume. " Published between 1819-1820 in Milan, it offers glimpses into their physical prowess. Marriage customs among Incas are unveiled within Ferrario's book as well. Learn how they wedded princesses with blood ties to maintain their lineage while exploring "The Old and Modern Costume. " Witnessing ancient Mexicans baking bread takes us back centuries through Ferrario's illustrations published during that same period. The culinary practices offer a glimpse into their daily lives. Topiltzin, a high priest revered across ancient Mexican civilizations, is depicted making human sacrifices within Ferrario's comprehensive collection titled "The Ancient and Modern Costume. " Discover Callo - a magnificent Inca palace - within its pages too. Immerse yourself in architectural wonders showcased throughout "The Old and Modern Costume.