Preaching to the Mayas and the Aztecs
Designer
Donald Beauregard
(American, 1884 - 1914)
Artist
Carlos Vierra
(American, 1876 - 1937)
Date1917
Mediumoil on canvas
ClassificationsPainting
Credit LineGift of the Honorable Frank Springer, 1917
Object number2009.1.5
DescriptionThis hypothetical event depicts a Franciscan holding up a crucifix to a group of Mayans with temples from Palenque and Chichen Itza in the background. Flanking the Franciscan are armed Spanish soldiers.On View
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