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38.2 Arrival of Countess Trifaldi
Gilbert makes a big mistake: he has represented Trifaldi without beard.
Trifaldín's figure, in the background holding a big sword, is quite remarkable.
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| Image | 1885-New-York-Appleton-01-016 |
| Illustration No. | 1 |
| Illustrator | Johan Gilbert (copied after) |
| Engraver | John William Orr |
| Lithographer | |
| Title Caption | La Dolorida Dueña espone sus cuitas a Don Quijote. |
| Title Supplied | |
| Part | Part II, Madrid 1615 |
| Chapter | Chapter 38 |
| Subject |
38.1 Trifaldi’s story 38.2 Arrival of Countess Trifaldi |
| Illustration Type |
Chapter illustration |
| Technique |
Wood engraving or Xylography |
| Color | Black and white |
| Volume | I |
| Page Number | f.p. 521 |
| Image Dimension | 111 x 93 |
| Page Dimension | 215 x 140 |
| Commentary | The scene is well-known; Countes Trifaldi kneels down before the Duke, the Duchess and don Quixote asking for the knight's help. Also Sancho, two pages (of three holding Trifaldi's skirt), Trifaldín and some dueñas.
Gilbert makes a big mistake: he has represented Trifaldi without beard. Trifaldín's figure, in the background holding a big sword, is quite remarkable. |
| Notes | 1 - Same copy after Gilbert's illustration (London: Charles Daly, 1842 and London: Bohn, 1842) first published in London: Appleton, 1853. |