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Accurate to Cervantes' text, Merlin appears as Death.
Theatrical scene.
Excellent drawing and engraving, remarkable light and shadow effects.
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| Image | 1865-Paris-01-119 |
| Illustration No. | 1 |
| Illustrator | Georges Roux |
| Engraver | Yon-Perrichon (Edmond Charles Joseph Yon & Paul Perrichon or Georges Léon Alfred Perrichon) |
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| Title Caption | Reconnais ce Merlin, des enchanteurs le père. |
| Title Supplied | |
| Part | Part II, Madrid 1615 |
| Chapter | Chapter 35 |
| Subject |
35.1 Merlin’s prophecy about Dulcinea and remedy for her enchantment |
| Illustration Type |
Vignette |
| Technique |
Wood engraving or Xylography |
| Color | Black and white |
| Volume | I |
| Page Number | 453 |
| Image Dimension | 104 x 139 |
| Page Dimension | 280 x 183 |
| Commentary | Appearance of Merlin's cart, with a veiled maiden (the enchanted Dulcinea) and several figures on white robes and holding lighted torches.
Accurate to Cervantes' text, Merlin appears as Death. Theatrical scene. Excellent drawing and engraving, remarkable light and shadow effects. |
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