I, Juan de Pareja
by Elizabeth Borton de Trevino
(1966 Newbery Medal)
(1966 Newbery Medal)
Recommended by: Nathan H.
Juan de Pareja was a slave in the first half of the seventeenth century. He belonged to the mistress of a keeper of warehouses. When Mistress dies of plague, he is sent to work Master Diego Rodriguez de Silva y Velazquez, a great Spanish painter. Juan wishes to paint, but such work is forbidden to slaves. Juan decides to begin to steal charcoal sticks and colors to paint with. After some time, Bartoleme becomes and apprentice for Velazquez. Juan and Bartholeme become friends, and Juan confesses his secret to him. Bartolome isn't angry at Juan, and give him colors to work with. Bartholeme moves away, eventually and Juan is sad. Master Velazquez takes Juan to Italy, where Master receives orders to paint the pope. Juan helps his master sell some art while in Italy. If you want to know the exciting ending, read the book!
Juan de Pareja was a slave in the first half of the seventeenth century. He belonged to the mistress of a keeper of warehouses. When Mistress dies of plague, he is sent to work Master Diego Rodriguez de Silva y Velazquez, a great Spanish painter. Juan wishes to paint, but such work is forbidden to slaves. Juan decides to begin to steal charcoal sticks and colors to paint with. After some time, Bartoleme becomes and apprentice for Velazquez. Juan and Bartholeme become friends, and Juan confesses his secret to him. Bartolome isn't angry at Juan, and give him colors to work with. Bartholeme moves away, eventually and Juan is sad. Master Velazquez takes Juan to Italy, where Master receives orders to paint the pope. Juan helps his master sell some art while in Italy. If you want to know the exciting ending, read the book!
This book was: Harsh, yet inspiring!
I would recommend this book to: People with a respect of art.
I would recommend this book to: People with a respect of art.
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