Paul the sharper, by spanish writer Francisco de Quevedo (15
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Paul the sharper, by spanish writer Francisco de Quevedo (15
Paul the sharper. Picaresque novel by spanish writer of the baroque era Francisco de Quevedo (1580-1645). Written around 1604 and published in 1626. Illustration (19th century). Book I. Chapter X. Episcopal library. Barcelona. Spain
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1604 1626 Baroque Called Francisco Historia Lamp Literary Monk Nobleman Pablo Picaresque Player Players Quevedo Swindler Vida
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Paul the Sharper," an illustration from the Picaresque novel "La Vida del Llamado Don Pablos, also known as El Buscon,, written by the renowned Spanish Baroque author Francisco de Quevedo (1580-1645) around 1604 and published in 1626, depicts the cunning and deceitful character Paul engaged in a card game with a nobleman and a monk. The vibrant colors and intricate details of the engraving bring the conceptismo literary style of the period to life. Paul, the sharper, is a notorious swindler and the protagonist of Quevedo's novel. He is known for his ability to manipulate and deceive the high and the low social classes, using his wit and charm to outsmart his opponents. In this scene, Paul sits confidently at the table, a lamp casting a warm light over his face as he skillfully plays his cards. The nobleman and the monk, both taken in by Paul's charisma, are unaware of the tricks he has up his sleeve. The illustration is a captivating representation of the literary work, which provides a window into the social dynamics of the European modern age. The image invites us to ponder the concept of deception and the power of manipulation in the context of the time, as well as the enduring appeal of the picaresque genre. This 19th-century print is part of the extensive collection of the Episcopal library in Barcelona, Spain, and is a testament to the enduring legacy of Francisco de Quevedo and his literary masterpiece, "La Vida del Llamado Don Pablos.
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