Cherub (?), 17th century (?), Mexico, Mesoamerica, Colonial, Andesite, remains of plaster, Overall: 9 1/2 x 6 in. ( x

---

Cherub (?), 17th century (?), Mexico, Mesoamerica, Colonial, Andesite, remains of plaster, Overall: 9 1/2 x 6 in. ( x cm), Stone-Sculpture, After the destruction of Tenochtitlan in 1521, the Spaniards proceeded to build a new capital for what would become the Viceroyalty of New Spain on the ruins of the Aztec imperial city. It was a statement of triumph over Aztec military and religious power

---

Size: 3162px × 3702px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: 1/2, 6, 9, , 17th, , 1521, andesite, aztec, build, capital, century, cherub, city, cm, colonial, destruction, imperial, mesoamerica, mexico, military, plaster, power, proceeded, religious, remains, ruins, spain, spaniards, statement, stone-sculpture, tenochtitlan, triumph, viceroyalty