The office of the viceroy of New Spain generated and archived this fond from the 17th century on-wards. The viceroy was the maximum authority representing the Spanish Crown. As Captain General, the ...

Biombo Portraying a View of the Palace of the Viceroy in Mexico City, 17th c. Museo de América, Madrid, Spain. Biombos, folding wooden screens used as room dividers, were initially brought to New ...