Caption

Almanzor, king of the Muslims, infects the Spanish with the plague, illustration to 'Konrad Wallenrod' by Adam Mickiewicz; draughtsman Wladyslaw Niewiarowicz (1815–1891). Illustration to 'The Ballad of Alpuhar', lines 670–702: Spaniards—Muslim king Almanzor infects the Spaniards with the plague. The Spanish leader, in a defensive gesture with raised hands, retreats from the commander of Granada who is holding him down and lying at his feet. Before 1851, Paris; woodcut block; height 21.8 cm, width 13.6 cm, thickness 2.3 cm.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A74_242

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Rights managed

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48.9Mb (3.8Mb) / 20.0in x 9.5in / 6000 x 2850 (300dpi)

Keywords

Almanzor king Muslims infects Spanish plague illustration Konrad Wallenrod Adam Mickiewicz draughtsman Wladyslaw Niewiarowicz 1815–1891 Illustration Ballad Alpuhar lines 670–702 Spaniards Muslim Almanzor infects Spanish leader defensive gesture raised hands retreats commander Granada holding down lying feet 1851 Paris woodcut block height 21.8 cm width 13.6 cm thickness 2.3 cm low rectangular wooden block worn edges rests reflective surface showing faded black- -white image top two joined pieces wood yellowish-brown tone several spots darker brown small areas red white paint sides background surface reflection shades gray.