LA Princesa Y El Pintor

by Jane Johnson, Carlos Ruvalcaba (Translator)

A fictionalized account of the events of the day in 1656 that the Spanish princess Margarita first saw the painting of herself by Diego Velasquez entitled "Las Meninas".

Genres: Picture Books, Art, Historical Fiction, Childrens

32 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1994

Reviews

[Allie]

I'm coming across quite a few picture books about art history. This one recounts the day when Las Meninas was revealed to the Infanta Margarita. Conceptually I like it, especially since I was lucky enough to see that particular painting when I visited Madrid last summer. But the text isn't particularly captivating, and it doesn't have much kid-appeal. Sadly, it goes.

[Penelope]

We enjoy reading books that bring history and real people to life and this book was no exception. Johnson wrote an easily accessible story that introduces young children to a painting and a painter. My children responded to this story and the beautiful illustrations.

[Marta Rodriguez]

OK.... not the greatest....

[Bear]

Beautifully detailed illustrations.