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Image | 1778-London-01-004 |
Illustration No. | 1   |
Illustrator | Francis Hayman (copied after) |
Engraver | Royce |
Lithographer | |
Title Caption | |
Title Supplied | Princess Micomicona kneels down before Don Quixote |
Part | Part I, Madrid 1605 |
Chapter | Chapter 29 |
Subject |
29.3 Dorotea kneels before DQ |
Illustration Type |
Chapter illustration |
Technique |
Burin engraving |
Color | Black and white |
Volume | I |
Page Number | f.p. 87 |
Image Dimension | 128 x 75 |
Page Dimension | 170 x 100 |
Commentary | Typified composition in 18th century editions.
In the foreground, Micomicona (Dorotea) kneels down before don Quixote, who tries to prevent her from doing it, while Sancho introduces her to the knight; also the barber disguised with a beard as her squire. In the background, the priest and Cardenio are "hidden". Don Quixote's arms remain on a tree (reference to his previous penance). Drawing and engraving are acceptable as a whole, but deficient in some details. |
Notes | 1 – Copy after Hayman’s illustration for London: Millar, 1755; a figure that appeared on the right has not been copied, so now the illustration is more accurate to Cervantes' text. |