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| Image | 1905-1908Madrid-08-083 |
| Illustration No. | 1 |
| Illustrator | José Jiménez Aranda |
| Engraver | |
| Lithographer | |
| Title Caption | .... dijo: «Señoras mías, esta doncella apenas entiende mi lengua,....» |
| 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. - 15. |
| Image Dimension | 155 x 205 |
| Page Dimension | 238 x 312 |
| Commentary | ".... he said: «Ladies, this damsel hardly understands my language,....»".
The captive (Ruy Pérez de Viedma) talking to Dorotea, Luscinda, Maritornes and the innkeeper's wife about Zoraida. Remarkable figures, with good gestures. Great interest in representing real Spanish characters and accurate period clothes, setting and details; good contrast with Zoraida's 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. |