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Image | 1831-Madrid-Espinosa-03-003 |
Illustration No. | 1   |
Illustrator | Antonio Rodríguez (copied after) |
Engraver | E. Boix |
Lithographer | |
Title Caption | Desafia D. Quijote á la fiereza de los Leones. |
Title Supplied | |
Part | Part II, Madrid 1615 |
Chapter | Chapter 17 |
Subject |
17.2 Adventure of the lion |
Illustration Type |
Chapter illustration |
Technique |
Burin engraving |
Color | Black and white |
Volume | III |
Page Number | f.p. 230 |
Image Dimension | 73 x 48 |
Page Dimension | 115 x 83 |
Commentary | In the foreground, don Quixote with his sword and shield ready to fight against a lion, but the animal remains into its cage although the lionkeeper has opened it.
In the background, Sancho, don Diego de Miranda and the carter. Well-known composition and scene. Quite acceptable engraving. |
Notes | 1 – Copy after Antonio Rodríguez’ illustration for Madrid: Imprenta Real, 1797-98. |