I also show that the scribe responsible for folios 6r—11v of the Matrícula painted the entire Codex Mendoza at least 20 years later. I demonstrate these interpretations through comparative analysis of ...

The original Codex Mendoza was compiled by Aztec and Spanish artisans to inform the king of Spain about conditions in the viceroyalty. But the boat carrying it to Spain was attacked by French ...

The Codex Mendoza is a 1542 illustrated report ordered by Spanish viceroy Antonio de Mendoza to send home to the king of Spain. It details sources of riches, Aztec expansion and territorial ...