The image presents a weathered ceramic tile mural, located in Mendoza, Argentina, depicting a historical scene of encounter and early colonial activity

The image presents a weathered ceramic tile mural, located in Mendoza, Argentina, depicting a historical scene of encounter and early colonial activity. The mural exhibits significant damage, with numerous chips and missing tile fragments across its surface, revealing the underlying material, particularly affecting the central and lower figures. In the center, a bearded European man in a dark coat, white ruff, and wide-brimmed hat stands, seemingly addressing or interacting with a bare-chested indigenous man who holds a long spear. To the left of this central interaction, another bare-chested indigenous man stands holding a spear. To the right, a third bare-chested indigenous man stands, looking downward with his hands clasped. In the mid-ground, behind these figures, two European soldiers on horseback are visible, clad in full armor, with one holding a tall pole. In the lower foreground, a European man in a white shirt and dark breeches is depicted bent over a large wooden barrel, engaged in work with a visible tool; a pickaxe lies on the ground nearby. Partial figures, including an armored leg and part of a horse, are visible on the far left. The background consists of a light-colored sky with subtle mountain outlines above a yellowish-tan ground with sparse green elements, suggesting an arid or semi-arid landscape.