The Legend of the Seven Cities of Cibola
These murals depict, in chronological order, the Spanish expedition headed by Coronado to locate seven legendary cities of fabulous riches. These seven cities were reputed to lie north of Mexico and were believed to be part of ancient Cathay. The legendary cities provided impetus for the exploration of the surrounding Sonoran desert.
Art Form: Mural
Location: Downtown
Collection(s): Private
In these oil on canvas mural works, artist Jay Datus depicts the Spanish expedition headed by Coronado to locate seven legendary cities of fabulous riches. The chronological series portrays the varying stages the crew went through during the expedition. Photos by Julius Schlosburg.
Address: Wells Fargo Bank (150 N Stone Ave.) Main Lobby
