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The figure of the hermit (more like a venerable monk) is quite remarkable; see also the shading, creating interesting black and white contrasts.
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| Image | 1842-London-Bohn-01-156 |
| Illustration No. | 1 |
| Illustrator | Tony Johannot |
| Engraver | Unknown |
| Lithographer | |
| Title Caption | |
| Title Supplied | Amadis of Gaul with an hermit |
| Part | Part I, Madrid 1605 |
| Chapter | Chapter 26 |
| Subject |
26.1 DQ love madness |
| Illustration Type |
Vignette |
| Technique |
Wood engraving or Xylography |
| Color | Black and white |
| Volume | I |
| Page Number | 296 |
| Image Dimension | 104 x 70 |
| Page Dimension | 250 x 155 |
| Commentary | During his penance in Sierra Morena, don Quixote continues remembering stories of famous Knights Errants; in this case, how Amadis of Gaul retired to the Pena Pobre in company with a hermit.
The figure of the hermit (more like a venerable monk) is quite remarkable; see also the shading, creating interesting black and white contrasts. |
| Notes | 1 - Same illustration and wooden block first used for Paris: Dubochet, 1836-37. |