Etching (acquaforte)
In the foreground, Cardenio embracing Luscinda; group of great beauty.
Drawing, shading and engraving are excellent; detailed figures and setting; good gestures and expressions; remarkable style.
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| Image | 1706-Bruxeles-Fricx-01-016 |
| Illustration No. | 1 |
| Illustrator | Jacobus Harrewÿn |
| Engraver | Jacobus Harrewÿn |
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| Title Caption | |
| Title Supplied | Resolution of love affairs of Cardenio, Luscinda, Dorotea and don Fernando |
| Part | Part I, Madrid 1605 |
| Chapter | Chapter 36 |
| Subject |
36.2 Resolution of love affairs of Cardenio and Luscinda, Dorotea and Don Fernando |
| Illustration Type |
Chapter illustration |
| Technique |
Burin engraving Etching (acquaforte) |
| Color | Black and white |
| Volume | I |
| Page Number | f.p. 352 |
| Image Dimension | 114 x 70 |
| Page Dimension | 149 x 95 |
| Commentary | At the inn, Dorotea prevents don Fernando from drawing his sword against Cardenio; the priest, Sancho and the barber help her too.
In the foreground, Cardenio embracing Luscinda; group of great beauty. Drawing, shading and engraving are excellent; detailed figures and setting; good gestures and expressions; remarkable style. |
| Notes | 1 - Based on Savery's illustration (Dordrecht: Savery, 1657 and later editions). |