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Image 1905-1908Madrid-07-063 
Illustration No. 1     
Illustrator José Jiménez Aranda 
Engraver  
Lithographer  
Title Caption .... un hijo segundo del duque, llamado Fernando.... 
Title Supplied  
Part Part I, Madrid 1605  
Chapter Chapter 24 
Subject 24.1 Story of Cardenio
 
Illustration Type Chapter illustration
 
Technique Process / Photomechanical technique
 
Color Black and white 
Volume III LÁMINAS 
Page Number CAP. XXIV. - 8. 
Image Dimension 203 x 155 
Page Dimension 312 x 238 
Commentary "... the duke's second son, Fernando by name...".
Different scenes about Cardenio's life as told by himself to don Quixote, Sancho and the goatherd in Sierra Morena: Cardenio becomes a close friend of don Fernando, Duke Ricardo's second son; don Fernando tells Cardenio his love worries; and they both decide to return to Cardenio's house, where his father welcomes them.
Original and carefully-done narrative composition.
Great interest in representing real Spanish characters and accurate period clothes, settings and details.
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.