Krøyer travels to Spain in February 1878 and stays there until the beginning of September. From 7 to 11 April, he stays in Ronda.

H. Chr. Christensen, A Catalogue Raisonné of the Works of P.S. Krøyer, 1923, no. 190.

Literature: Peter Michael Hornung, “Peder Severin Krøyer”, 2002 p. 82 cites a letter P.S. Krøyer wrote home to his mother about his journey to Ronda on a mule (in Danish): “It was a magnificent journey over the mountains, all on horseback or on mules, with two drivers with the luggage, a 2-day trip, somewhat difficult to sit for so long on horseback, but we saw the most lush valleys, large wild mountain landscapes up on the heights and only recently became acquainted with Spanish folk life, really natural and unspoiled, especially in a small, really old robber town, where we spent the night in the hostel in the same place”. Hornung writes on pp. 83–84 about Krøyer's experiences in Ronda. Krøyer was enthusiastic about the town. He described it thus (in Danish): “Ronda is an extremely picturesque mountain town from the time of the Moors, beautifully situated...”. During the stay, Krøyer painted two small paintings, the present painting dated 10 April and “Klippekløft med vandfald” (Rock gorge with water fall), dated 9 April. The latter at The Art Museums of Skagen (Inv. No. 1500).

Provenance: P.S. Krøyer's estate auction 1910 no. 64, sold for DKK 590 to manufacturer Budde Lund. Master butcher Marinus Hansen (1923).