Prehispanique Collection

The Great Pyramid of Cholula (Mexico). Lithography for the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des
FLO4635655 The Great Pyramid of Cholula (Mexico). Lithography for the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des peuples d'America et d'Australia" by Friedrich Wilhelm

Statue of the Mexican god holding a corn epi. Lithography for the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des
FLO4635733 Statue of the Mexican god holding a corn epi. Lithography for the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des peuples d'Amerique et d'Australie" by Friedrich Wilhelm

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

Tlapallan Tower (Mexico). Lithography for the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des peuples
FLO4635707 Tlapallan Tower (Mexico). Lithography for the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des peuples d'Amerique et d'Australie" by Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsche (1785-1863)

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

Collection of drawings by Tlapallan (Mexico). Lithography for the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des
FLO4635690 Collection of drawings by Tlapallan (Mexico). Lithography for the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des peuples d'Amerique et d'Australie" by Friedrich Wilhelm

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

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

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

Clemence de Mayta-Capac (Incas) - in "The Old and Modern Costume"by Jules Ferrario, 1819-1820
LSE4108281 Clemence de Mayta-Capac (Incas) - 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 Riches of Prehispanic Civilizations: From the Battle of Otumba to Ancient Mexican Music" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of prehispanic civilizations. Witness Hernan Cortes' triumph over the Azteques in the historic Battle of Otumba on July 7, 1520, as depicted by an anonymous painting from the Spanish school of the 17th century at Madrid's Royal Palace. Marvel at a volcanic stone statue of Xiuhtecuhtli, the god revered by ancient Aztecs, housed at Barcelonnette's Museum of the Valley. Standing at just 33 cm tall, this artifact offers a glimpse into their rich cultural heritage. Delve into history with "Historical Journey of South America done by Order of the King, " where Don Georges Juan & Don Antoine de Ulloa recount Atahualla's cruel treatment towards his brother Huasar and all Incas belonging to royal blood. Discover astonishing acrobatics performed by ancient Mexicans through Dr. Jules Ferrario's "The Antique and Modern Costume. " This publication sheds light on their impressive physical prowess and showcases their unique traditions. Uncover fascinating insights into marriage customs among Incas through Ferrario's work once again. Learn how they married princesses from noble families in order to strengthen alliances and maintain peace within their empire. Witness ancient Mexicans skillfully making bread in another illustration found within Ferrario's book. Gain appreciation for their culinary practices that have stood the test of time. Experience Topiltzin, high priest of ancient Mexican civilizations, performing a human sacrifice - a chilling depiction captured by Ferrario himself. Explore both religious rituals and societal norms prevalent during those times. Visit Callo - an Inca palace described vividly in "The Old and Modern Costume. " Transport yourself to its grandeur as you envision its architectural marvels nestled amidst breathtaking landscapes.