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| Image | 1906b-NY-Scribners-01-070 |
| Illustration No. | 1 |
| Illustrator | Daniel Urrabieta Vierge |
| Engraver | |
| Lithographer | |
| Title Caption | The Liberation of the Galley Slaves. |
| Title Supplied | |
| Part | Part I, Madrid 1605 |
| Chapter | Chapter 22 |
| Subject |
22.4 Liberation of galeotes |
| Illustration Type |
Chapter illustration |
| Technique |
Process / Photomechanical technique |
| Color | Black and white |
| Volume | I |
| Page Number | 291 |
| Image Dimension | 160 x 114 |
| Page Dimension | 255 x 180 |
| Commentary | Don Quixote and Sancho observe the galley slaves taking off their chains; two of them are undressing one of the defeated guards; Ginés de Pasamonte aims a musket against the guards running away in the background.
Vierge's style is absolutely masterly; his figures are detailed and real, full of life. The figure of the naked guard is remarkable, although not accurate. Notice also the perfect use of light and shadow, halftones and shading. Usual in Vierge's illustrations, some element in black creates a worth noting contrast. His short and fine drawing lines imitate etching. |
| Notes | 1 - Vierge's original drawings (Chinese ink and wash) were reproduced by photogravure (notice the plate mark); the specific technique used, heliogravure, allows an excellent reproduction both of the original wash halftones and of the lines. |