Retablo de la Independencia MuralJuan O’Gorman

Juan O’Gorman’s mural, created 1960–1961, vividly portrays Mexico’s struggle for independence from Spain. It captures the decadence and cruelties of the colonial period, featuring key figures like priest Hidalgo, depicted twice to symbolize different life stages. O’Gorman, a prominent Mexican muralist and architect, encapsulates the essence of the independence movement and its profound impact on Mexican society.