portrait of the Marqués (Cortés)

In this detail we see “el Sr Marques del balle” (a reference to Hernando Cortés) standing and gesturing with his left arm. In his right hand we see what may be a sword. His hat has a feather. The short text in front of his face refers to him being on the land of God (”yn itlalpantzinco Dios”) and San Agustín de las Cuevas. This expression may relate to the name for this place as Tlalpan. [SW]

Translations and Transcriptions

Spanish Translation

"El señor Marqués del Valle." "En la amada tierra de Dios está San Agustín de las Cuevas." [Santos Herrera de la Rosa and Ignacio Silva Cruz]

English Translation

The lord, Marqués del Valle. (The title of the conqueror Hernando Cortés.) In the beloved land of God and San Agustín de las Cuevas. [SW]

Standardized Transcription

"El señor Marques del Balle." "Yn itlalpantzinco Dios y San Agustin de las Cuebas." [Santos Herrera de la Rosa and Ignacio Silva Cruz]

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