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Image | 1742-London-02-033 |
Illustration No. | 1   |
Illustrator | John Vanderbank |
Engraver | Gerard van der Gucht |
Lithographer | |
Title Caption | |
Title Supplied | Don Quixote in Barcelona with his name in a parchment on his back |
Part | Part II, Madrid 1615 |
Chapter | Chapter 62 |
Subject |
62.2 DQ with his name on his back |
Illustration Type |
Chapter illustration |
Technique |
Etching (acquaforte) Burin engraving |
Color | Black and white |
Volume | II |
Page Number | f.p. 330 |
Image Dimension | 250 x 185 |
Page Dimension | 286 x 228 |
Commentary | Don Quixote takes a ride through the Barcelona streets accompanied by Antonio Moreno.
Don Antonio has put a parchment with don Quixote's name on his back, so everybody recognizes the kight (see the boys pointing to him). A Castilian (on the left; notice his gesture) tells don Quixote that he must abandon his folly. "Tu eres loco, y si lo fueras a solas, y dentro de las puertas de tu locura, fuera menos mal; pero tienes propiedad de volver locos, y mentecatos a cuantos te tratan" (62:2). Figures of excellent drawing and engraving; the view of Barcelona is not real. |
Notes | 1 - Same plate used for London: Tonson, 1738. |