
Xōlōtl through the eyes of sculptors, painters, and craftsmen across the ages

Aztec Stone Sculpture of God Xolotl (9782170541) — Templo Mayor Museum at site of Aztec Great Temple, Mexico City. Photo/art: Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China. CC0 via Wikimedia Commons.

Xolotl muz — Aztec sculpture representing the head of the aztec god Xolotl, exposed in the mexica room of the Museo Nacional de Antropología de México. Photo/art: Adamt. CC0 via Wikimedia Commons.

Plancha VIII del Códice Xolotl (detalle), Nezahualcóyotl en Cuauhyacac — Detail of page 8 of Codex Xolotl, depicting the young prince Nezahualcoyotl of Texcoco hiding at the hill of Cuauhyacac along with his servant Huitziltetzin, where he was able t… Photo/art: Unknown author Unknown author. Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.

Plancha VIII del Códice Xolotl (detalle), pesadilla de Tezozómoc — Detail of page 8 of the Codex Xolotl, showing Tezozomoc, king of Azcapotzalco, sitting on his throne ( icpalli ) and speaking to three of his sons in regards to a pair of nightm… Photo/art: Unknown author Unknown author. Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.

Plancha VII del Códice Xolotl (detalle), muerte de Ixtlilxóchitl — Detail of page 7 of Codex Xolotl, depicting the death of king Ixtlilxochitl Ome Tochtli of Texcoco at the hands of Tepanec warriors from Chalco and Otumpan. Photo/art: Unknown author Unknown author. Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.

Plancha VI del Códice Xolotl (detalle), familia de Nezahualcóyotl — Detail of page 6 of Codex Xolotl, showing the family members of Nezahualcoyotl, king of Texcoco in the 15th century. Photo/art: Unknown author Unknown author. Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.