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Very remarkable representation of this scene; the use of zenithal light is worth noting.
Don Quixote's figure, specially his face, is very remarkable too; notice his hard facial features, as a caricature, quite grotesque.
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| Image | 1921-Leipzig-Abel-Muller-01-036 |
| Illustration No. | 1 |
| Illustrator | Georg Scholz |
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| Title Caption | |
| Title Supplied | Don Quixote descending into Montesinos' cave |
| Part | Part II, Madrid 1615 |
| Chapter | Chapter 22 |
| Subject |
22.2 Adventure of the cave of Montesinos |
| Illustration Type |
Chapter illustration |
| Technique |
Process / Photomechanical technique |
| Color | Black and white |
| Volume | I |
| Page Number | 161 |
| Image Dimension | 180 x 127 |
| Page Dimension | 234 x 168 |
| Commentary | Don Quixote, tied to a rope, descends into Montesinos' cave; around him, several birds flapping.
Very remarkable representation of this scene; the use of zenithal light is worth noting. Don Quixote's figure, specially his face, is very remarkable too; notice his hard facial features, as a caricature, quite grotesque. |
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