1757 -- Symbol of Mexico (Texas)

 

Description:
Symbol of Mexico with an eagle holding a snake sitting on a cactus. Over the eagle's head is a star and a crown.

Source creator:
Robles, Antonio de, ca. 1645-1757 

Source publisher:

En la imprenta de los Herederos de la Viuda de D. Joseph Bernardo de Hogal. 

 

Juan Alonso de Cuevas Dávalos was first elected bishop of Oaxaca in 1657. Eventually he became archbishop of Mexico from 1664 to 1665. The eagle perched on a cactus was a sign to the wandering Mexica or Aztec tribe of the site where they were to build their city of Tenochtitlan, now Mexico City. It remains a symbol of Mexico.
Time Period:
1751-1800