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| Image | 1756-London-Tonson-02-013 |
| Illustration No. | 1 |
| Illustrator | John Vanderbank |
| Engraver | Gerard van der Gucht |
| Lithographer | |
| Title Caption | |
| Title Supplied | Basilio pretends his own suicide |
| Part | Part II, Madrid 1615 |
| Chapter | Chapter 21 |
| Subject |
21.1 Basilio’s deception 21.2 Marriage of Basilio and Quiteria |
| Illustration Type |
Chapter illustration |
| Technique |
Burin engraving Etching (acquaforte) |
| Color | Black and white |
| Volume | II |
| Page Number | f.p. 113 |
| Image Dimension | 245 x 186 |
| Page Dimension | 287 x 225 |
| Commentary | Basilio, after pretending his suicide, asks for Quiteria's hand.
Camacho, one priest, don Quixote and Sancho Panza observe the scene. Bucolic setting. Well-known scene since Coypel (Paris: Surugue, c. 1724). In Coypel's composition, the main character was don Quixote, now Basilio and Quiteria are emphasized. Drawing and engraving are excellent. |
| Notes | 1 - Same plate from London: Tonson, 1738 Spanish edition and London: Tonson, 1742 English edition. |