1876 Wood Engraving Monasterio San Juan Reyes Church Dore Toledo Spain XGJC4

This is an original 1876 black and white in-text wood engraving of the interior of the Monasterio de San Juan de los Reyes (Monastery of Saint John of the Kings) which is located in Toledo, Spain. It was built by Queen Isabella I of Castille and King Ferdinand II of Aragon between 1477 and 1504.

CONDITION

This 135+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine+. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. Light moisture wrinkling. Please note: There is printing on the verso. There are also a few small dark spots in the margins of this piece.

• Product Type: Original In-Text Wood Engraving; Black / White
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine+
• Dimensions: Approximately 5.5 x 7 inches; 14 x 18 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

This piece was illustrated by DorŽ, Paul Gustave. Artist signature in print - bottom left of image.

Paul Gustave Doré (1832Ð1883)

Doré was an incredibly talented French artist, best known for his wood and steel engravings. As a child growing up in Strasbourg, he constantly got into trouble for his elaborate pranks, which in hindsight were a testament to his extremely creative mind. Among others, he illustrated editions of such notable works as the Holy Bible, Don Quixote, and the writings of Lord Byron.

Keywords specific to this image: Monastery of Saint John of the Kings, Queen Isabella, King Ferdinand, Castile, Aragon, Espana, Interior

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