The Execution of the Inca of Peru by (Francisco) Pizarro

The death of Atahuallpa (Atabalica) at the stake, as having been ordered by Francisco Pizarro of Spain.

About this work:

Description

Francisco Pizarro (1475-1541) was the Spanish conqueror of Peru. Pizarro used surprise, terror and treachery to exploit the divisions among the Incas, who, at the time, were split over a disputed succession between Atahuallpa and his half-brother, Huescar. On Pizarro's orders the Spaniards suddenly fell on the Incas. Atahuallpa was released, so that he could kill Huescar, then imprisoned again. In 1533, after becoming a Christian, Atahuallpa was strangled and burned

Publication/Creation

New York : Henry J. Johnson.

Physical description

1 print : line engraving, with stipple and etching ; image 18.4 x 13.7 cm

Contributors

Chappel, Edouard, 1859-

C. A.

Lettering

Execution of the Inca of Peru by Pizarro from the original painting by Chappel in the possession of the publisher

Reference

Wellcome Library no. 43585i