Image 1906NewYork-01-028 
Illustration No. 1     
Illustrator Daniel Urrabieta Vierge 
Engraver  
Lithographer  
Title Caption The fate of 'Amadis of Gaul' Hangs in the Balance. 
Title Supplied  
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
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.