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Figures of excellent drawing and engraving; great variety of human types (Sancho, the maidens, the Duchess, doña Rodríguez).
Theatrical setting (the arrangement of the background curtain is very remarkable).
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| Image | 1923-London-Navarre-02-008 |
| Illustration No. | 1 |
| Illustrator | John Vanderbank |
| Engraver | Gerard van der Gucht (reproduced by process) |
| Lithographer | |
| Title Caption | SANCHO WITH THE DUCHESS & HER LADIES. |
| Title Supplied | |
| Part | Part II, Madrid 1615 |
| Chapter | Chapter 33 |
| Subject |
33.1 SP speaks with Duchess and reveals mock enchantment of Dulcinea |
| Illustration Type |
Chapter illustration |
| Technique |
Process / Photomechanical technique |
| Color | Black and white |
| Volume | II |
| Page Number | f.p. 236 |
| Image Dimension | 134 x 100 |
| Page Dimension | 223 x 145 |
| Commentary | Before telling to the Duchess the truth about Dulcinea's enchantment, Sancho makes sure that there is nobody behind the tapestries.
Figures of excellent drawing and engraving; great variety of human types (Sancho, the maidens, the Duchess, doña Rodríguez). Theatrical setting (the arrangement of the background curtain is very remarkable). |
| Notes | 1 - Reproduced in reduced size after London: Tonson, 1738. |