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| Image | 1880-London-Nimmo-02-002 |
| Illustration No. | 1 |
| Illustrator | Ricardo de los Ríos |
| Engraver | Ricardo de los Ríos |
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| Title Caption | |
| Title Supplied | Don Quixote gives his blessing to Sancho before the squire leaves for El Toboso |
| Part | Part I, Madrid 1605 |
| Chapter | Chapter 25 |
| Subject |
25.4 SP’s embassy to Dulcinea; |
| Illustration Type |
Chapter illustration |
| Technique |
Etching (acquaforte) |
| Color | Black and white |
| Volume | II |
| Page Number | f.p. 26 |
| Image Dimension | 109 x 77 |
| Page Dimension | 201 x 135 |
| Commentary | In Sierra Morena, don Quixote gives his blessing to Sancho before the squire leaves for El Toboso.
Very original choice; traditionally, from the same chapter, it is represented don Quixote beginning his penance (more comical); this scene results more solemn. Very accurate representation; notice don Quixote covering his eyes and the broom bunch on the right; "Y cortando algunas [retamas], pidió la bendición á su señor, y no sin muchas lágrimas de entrambos se despidió dél" (25:1). Excellent drawing/etching style. |
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