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| Image | 1905-Koln-Schaffstein-01-002 |
| Illustration No. | 1 |
| Illustrator | Adolf Schrödter |
| Engraver | Adolf Schrödter |
| Lithographer | |
| Title Caption | DIE WAFFENWACHT |
| Title Supplied | |
| Part | Part I, Madrid 1605 |
| Chapter | Chapter 3 |
| Subject |
3.2 Vigil of arms |
| Illustration Type |
Chapter illustration |
| Technique |
Etching (acquaforte) |
| Color | Black and white |
| Volume | I |
| Page Number | f.p. 32 |
| Image Dimension | 175 x 142 |
| Page Dimension | 237 x 177 |
| Commentary | Don Quixote during the vigil of his arms at the inn courtyard; accurate to Cervantes' place, the arms and armour (spurs, breast, gauntlets, arms, shield, helmet, sword...) have been placed on a water trough.
Don Quixote's figure, extremely slim and elongated (almost disproportionate), is very remarkable; notice his expression, almost cadaverous. In the background, the muleteer appears holding a lamp. Drawing and etching are masterly; excellent shading (moon light); very remarkable and well-detailed setting too. |
| Notes | 1 - Plate dated in 1843; the year is divided by a corkscrew. |