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Image | 1905-1908Madrid-08-080 |
Illustration No. | 1   |
Illustrator | José Jiménez Aranda |
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Lithographer | |
Title Caption | .... la apeó en sus brazos. |
Title Supplied | |
Part | Part I, Madrid 1605 |
Chapter | Chapter 37 |
Subject |
37.2 Arrival at inn of captive and Moorish woman (Zoraida) |
Illustration Type |
Chapter illustration |
Technique |
Process / Photomechanical technique |
Color | Black and white |
Volume | IV LÁMINAS (on spine TOMO IV TEXTO by error) |
Page Number | CAP. XXXVII. - 12. |
Image Dimension | 155 x 207 |
Page Dimension | 238 x 312 |
Commentary | ".... he took her down from the saddle in his arms".
The captive (Ruy Pérez de Viedma) helps Zoraida to dismount at the inn yard; around them, the innkeeper, his wife (or Maritornes), his daughter, Dorotea, Luscinda, the priest and don Fernando. Remarkable figures, with good gestures and expressions. Great interest in representing real Spanish characters and accurate period clothes, setting and details; notice the contrast with the newly arrived travelers in Moorish clothes. 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. |