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| Image | 1738London-02-003 |
| Illustration No. | 1 |
| Illustrator | John Vanderbank |
| Engraver | Gerard van der Gucht |
| Lithographer | |
| Title Caption | |
| Title Supplied | Don Quixote meets Princess Micomicona |
| Part | Part I, Madrid 1605 |
| Chapter | Chapter 29 |
| Subject |
29.3 Dorotea kneels before DQ |
| Illustration Type |
Chapter illustration |
| Technique |
Etching (acquaforte) Burin engraving |
| Color | Black and white |
| Volume | II |
| Page Number | f.p. 28 |
| Image Dimension | 249 x 188 |
| Page Dimension | 281 x 223 |
| Commentary | Princess Micomicona knelt down before don Quixote but he tries to prevent her from doing it (see the gesture of his hand).
Sancho Panza explains to don Quixote who Micomicona is; the barber, disguised with a beard, appears as her squire. In the background, Cardenio and the priest (they should appear hidden). Plate of great quality; masterly drawing and engraving (see Micomicona's face, don Quixote's hand...). |
| Notes | 1 - The basic composition for this scene was designed by Coypel (Paris: Surugue, 1724). Coypel's illustrations were widely-known in England (London: Knaplock, 1725; London: Walthoe, 1731...), but Oldfield critized them ("Sobre las Estampas desta Historia". I, iii-iv). |