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Image 1773-LaHaye-Bassompierre-03-006 
Illustration No. 1     
Illustrator Charles-Antoine Coypel (copied after) 
Engraver Unknown 
Lithographer  
Title Caption  
Title Supplied Entry of Love and Wealth at Camacho's wedding 
Part Part II, Madrid 1615  
Chapter Chapter 20 
Subject 20.1 Wedding of Camacho
 
Illustration Type Chapter illustration
 
Technique Burin engraving
 
Color Black and white 
Volume III 
Page Number f.p. 234 
Image Dimension 105 x 60 
Page Dimension 160 x 95 
Commentary Well-balanced composition.
In the center is Cupid, dancing in front of a castle where a Virgin is protected.
On the left, as part of Cupid's retinue, Poetry (with Fame's trumpet), Prudence (as a prudent virgin with a small oil lamp), Nobility/Valor (with a crown) and Wisdom (Athena); Wisdom does not appear in Cervantes' original text, but she does in the French translations (Sagesse).
On the right, Wealth and his retinue: Liberality (with a cornucopia and a pair of compasses) and Largesse.
They should also appear Treasure and Quiet Possession, but they are missing. The first retinue refers to Basilio, the second one to Camacho.
Sancho only eats while don Quixote observes this performance.
Rich and great scene where it is reflected 18th century liking for court theater and allegorical and symbolic literature.
Poor engraving, but acceptable. 
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