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On the right, the Duchess, ordering two maidens to be quiet, and the Duke.
On the left, Trifaldín's figure; it is very remarkable, although he should hold a scimitar, not a mace.
Detailed drawing and engraving.
2 - Plate XXI.
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| Image | 1774-Paris-02-006 |
| Illustration No. | 1 |
| Illustrator | Charles-Antoine Coypel (copied after) |
| Engraver | R. Brunet |
| Lithographer | |
| Title Caption | La Doloride affligée de sa Barbe, vient prier Dom Quichotte de la venger. |
| Title Supplied | |
| Part | Part II, Madrid 1615 |
| Chapter | Chapter 39 |
| Subject |
39.2 The “dueñas” showing their beards |
| Illustration Type |
Chapter illustration |
| Technique |
Burin engraving |
| Color | Black and white |
| Volume | II |
| Page Number | f.p. 24 |
| Image Dimension | 128 x 78 |
| Page Dimension | 183 x 118 |
| Commentary | In the center of the composition, Countess Trifaldi showing her beard to don Quixote, amazing him and Sancho.
On the right, the Duchess, ordering two maidens to be quiet, and the Duke. On the left, Trifaldín's figure; it is very remarkable, although he should hold a scimitar, not a mace. Detailed drawing and engraving. |
| Notes | 1 - Good copy in a reduced size after Picart's plate with Coypel's design for La Haye: P. de Hondt, 1746.
2 - Plate XXI. |