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I, Juan de Pareja: The Story of a Great Painter and the Slave He Helped Become a Great Artist

by Elizabeth Borton de Treviño   |  Ages 11+
RM45.00 MYR
I, Juan de Pareja: The Story of a Great Painter and the Slave He Helped Become a Great Artist
I, Juan de Pareja: The Story of a Great Painter and the Slave He Helped Become a Great Artist

Slave's journey to renowned artist in 1600s Spain.

If you're intrigued by the blend of art, history, and human struggle, "I, Juan De Pareja" could strike a chord with you. It beautifully narrates the life of Juan de Pareja against the rich tapestry of 17th-century Spain, his metamorphosis from a slave to a respected artist, and the exceptional bond he forms with his master, Velázquez, making it more than just a story—it's an experience of resilience and artistry coming to life.

  • Newbery Medal (1966)
  • Vermont Golden Dome Book Award Nominee (1967)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

I, Juan de Pareja: The Story of a Great Painter and the Slave He Helped Become a Great Artist

by Elizabeth Borton de Treviño   |  Ages 11+
RM45.00 MYR
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ISBN: 9780312380052
Authors: Elizabeth Borton de Treviño
Publisher: Square Fish
Date of Publication: 2008-04-29
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Childrens Classics, Chapter Books
Related Topics: Historical Fiction
Goodreads rating: 3.77
(rated by 8716 readers)

Description

When the great Velázquez was painting his masterpieces at the Spanish court in the seventeenth century, his colors were expertly mixed and his canvases carefully prepared by his slave, Juan de Pareja. In a vibrant novel which depicts both the beauty and the cruelty of the time and place, Elizabeth Borton de Treviño tells the story of Juan, who was born a slave and died an accomplished and respected artist. Upon the death of his indulgent mistress in Seville, Juan de Pareja was uprooted from the only home he had known and placed in the charge of a vicious gypsy muleteer to be sent north to his mistress's nephew and heir, Diego Velázquez, who recognized at once the intelligence and gentle breeding which were to make Juan his indispensable assistant and companion—and his lifelong friend. Through Juan's eyes the reader sees Velázquez's delightful family, his working habits and the character of the man, his relations with the shy yet devoted King Philip IV and with his fellow painters, Rubens and Murillo, the climate and customs of Spanish court life. When Velázquez discovers that he and Juan share a love for the art which is his very life, the painter proves his friendship in the most incredible fashion, for in those days it was forbidden by law for slaves to learn or practice the arts. Through the hardships of voyages to
 

Slave's journey to renowned artist in 1600s Spain.

If you're intrigued by the blend of art, history, and human struggle, "I, Juan De Pareja" could strike a chord with you. It beautifully narrates the life of Juan de Pareja against the rich tapestry of 17th-century Spain, his metamorphosis from a slave to a respected artist, and the exceptional bond he forms with his master, Velázquez, making it more than just a story—it's an experience of resilience and artistry coming to life.

  • Newbery Medal (1966)
  • Vermont Golden Dome Book Award Nominee (1967)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.