Aztec Coronation Stone | Art Institute Essentials Tour

On this episode of Art Institute Essentials Tour, take a closer look at this Aztec Coronation Stone from 1503.

This stone, commemorating the beginning of the reign of Emperor Motecuhzoma II, was originally located within the ritual center of Tenochtitlan, the capital of the extensive empire conquered by the Aztecs between 1428 and 1519. Known as the Stone of the Five Suns, this monument draws connections between Aztec history and the cosmic scheme.

Keep reading and learn more about this Coronation Stone on our artwork page:
https://www.artic.edu/artworks/75644/coronation-stone-of-motecuhzoma-ii-stone-of-the-five-suns