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The aim is to explore John Synge's experiences and artistic representations during his travels in Spain.

January 25, 2026Open Access

The journey through Spain of John Synge and three views of Toledo in 1813

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The aim is to explore John Synge's experiences and artistic representations during his travels in Spain.
Analyzed John Synge's tour journal and sketchbooks.
Focused on the three specific views of Toledo created in 1813.
Contextualized Synge's journey within the broader European tour of the period.
Identified key monuments captured in Synge's sketches.
Showed how his work reflects the cultural heritage of Toledo.
Demonstrated the significance of the Hispanic itinerary in his travels.

Abstract

In 1812 the Irishman John Henry Synge joins the list of British travellers who accomplished a journey through Europe. During his continental experience through Spain, Portugal and Italy he wrote a tour journal and completed five sketchbooks. The manuscript titled Views in Spain includes three views of Toledo in 1813, containing iconic monuments of the city. This article focuses on the study of these drawings, preceded by an introduction to the European tour, especially the Hispanic itinerary.

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