Castle of Paradilla del Alcor 1960

Jesús Meneses del Barco painted this watercolor of the Castle of Paradilla del Alcor, with the date unknown, and it's like he's inviting us into a memory. I’m struck by the way the washes of earthy colors create a sense of depth and atmosphere. The paint is applied so thinly, almost translucent, allowing the paper's texture to peek through, giving the whole scene a kind of ethereal quality. Look at the way he’s rendered the stone walls, each brushstroke suggesting the rough, worn surfaces. There’s a small figure with sheep on the right, it's like a whisper of human presence, grounding the architecture in the everyday. I love the way the artist captured the light, casting shadows that suggest a quiet, timeless world. It reminds me of the watercolors of John Singer Sargent, but with a more intimate, personal touch. Art is always a dialogue, isn't it?