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	Image	1906b-NY-Scribners-01-030
	Illustration No.	1
	Illustrator	Daniel Urrabieta Vierge
	Engraver
	Lithographer
	Title Caption	The fate of 'Amadis of Gaul' Hangs in the Balance.
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	Part	Part I, Madrid 1605
	Chapter	Chapter 6
	Subject	6.2 Scrutiny of DQ’s library
	Illustration Type	Chapter illustration
	Technique	Process / Photomechanical technique
	Color	Black and white
	Volume	I
	Page Number	77
	Image Dimension	160 x 114
	Page Dimension	255 x 180
	Commentary	The priest and the barber decide that the Amadis of Gaul must not be burnt. Also in the scene, the housekeeper and the niece, picking up books and throwing them through the window to the courtyard. Vierge's style is absolutely masterly; his figures are detailed and real, full of life; also the setting and composition, carefully-done. Notice also the perfect use of light and shadow, halftones and shading. 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.