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Image 1905-1908Madrid-06-012 
Illustration No. 1     
Illustrator José Jiménez Aranda 
Engraver  
Lithographer  
Title Caption ... cuando al cruzar una senda vieron venir hacia ellos hasta seis pastores.... 
Title Supplied  
Part Part I, Madrid 1605  
Chapter Chapter 13 
Subject 13.2 Encounter with Vivaldo and Ambrosio
 
Illustration Type Chapter illustration
 
Technique Process / Photomechanical technique
 
Color Black and white 
Volume II LÁMINAS 
Page Number CAP. XIII. - 3. 
Image Dimension 155 x 220 
Page Dimension 238 x 312 
Commentary "... when at the meeting of two paths they saw coming towards them some six shepherds...".
The group of don Quixote, Sancho and the goatherds encounters another group of shepherds and gentlemen on horseback (with Ambrosio and Vivaldo).
Scene resolved with remarkable naturalism; notice the variety of gestures; the composition is worth noting too.
Great interest in representing real Spanish characters and accurate period clothes and details; realistic and picturesque.
Jiménez Aranda's drawing skill is masterly; remarkable use of light and shadow with impressionist effects. 
Notes 1 – Reproduction of the original sketch (Chinese ink and gouache white). Jiménez Aranda meant to paint a more-finished drawing after this sketch using natural sceneries and real models, but he died before completing the project.