Source: WTL photo of a plaque on the pedestal of the Pizarro monument.
Comments: The sign being held by a native-looking king (crown) says: "Somos libres" (We are free.)
Questions: Describe this bronze bas relief artwork. Describe the three central figures. What symbols do you see? What does the message mean? How would a Peruvian have interpreted it from 1535 to 2000? How would various Peruvians have interpreted it? Who was likely to have seen this monument? How has interpretation of this artwork changed over time and circumstances? What is your interpretation?