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Vierge's style is masterly; detailed and accurate figures.
Usual in Vierge's illustrations, some element in black creates a worth noting contrast.
His short and fine drawing lines imitate etching.
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| Image | 1906b-NY-Scribners-04-008 |
| Illustration No. | 1 |
| Illustrator | Daniel Urrabieta Vierge |
| Engraver | |
| Lithographer | |
| Title Caption | The Afflicted Matron |
| Title Supplied | |
| Part | Part II, Madrid 1615 |
| Chapter | Chapter 38 |
| Subject |
38.2 Arrival of Countess Trifaldi |
| Illustration Type |
Head vignette |
| Technique |
Process / Photomechanical technique |
| Color | Black and white |
| Volume | IV |
| Page Number | 29 |
| Image Dimension | 80 x 118 |
| Page Dimension | 255 x 180 |
| Commentary | Arrival of Countess Trifaldi accompanied by her squire Trifaldín (giant, white-bearded and holding a scimitar) and followed by three pages holding each point of her skirt; before her, other veiled dueñas.
Vierge's style is masterly; detailed and accurate figures. 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. |