1719 Description, Situation & Vue de la Ville de Mexique...
DESCRIPTION
Description, Situation & Vue de la Ville de Mexique, des deux Lacs sur lesquels elle est batie, du Grand Temple de Cette Ville, des Sacrifices d'Hommes qu'on y Faisoit, de l'Idole des Mexicains, de leurs Jeux Divertis
This is a fascinating folio sheet from Chatelains Atlas Historique presenting the location, layout, and view of what was Tenochtitlan and would become Mexico City. The series of prints includes a scene of ceremonial dancing, a view of Mexico City, and a human sacrifice to Xipe Totec atop 'Temple Mayor.'
CONDITION
This print is in A condition with a strong impression of clean paper and ample margins on all sides. A centerfold separation in the lower margin has bee repaired on the verso using archival materials.
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