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Accompanying the cart, several penitents in white robes holding lighted tapers.
Very theatrical scene.
Excellent use of woodcut to create highly-effective white and black contrasts.
Clean drawing and very expressive figures.
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| Image | 1929-Maestricht-Leiter-03-068 |
| Illustration No. | 1 |
| Illustrator | Hermann Paul |
| Engraver | Hermann Paul |
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| Title Caption | |
| Title Supplied | The enchanted Dulcinea and Merlin |
| Part | Part II, Madrid 1615 |
| Chapter | Chapter 35 |
| Subject |
35.1 Merlin’s prophecy about Dulcinea and remedy for her enchantment |
| Illustration Type |
Chapter illustration |
| Technique |
Woodcut |
| Color | Black and white |
| Volume | III |
| Page Number | 263 |
| Image Dimension | 180 x 140 |
| Page Dimension | 304 x 230 |
| Commentary | Appearance of Merlin's cart with the enchanted Dulcinea; Merlin as Death, accurate to Cervantes' text.
Accompanying the cart, several penitents in white robes holding lighted tapers. Very theatrical scene. Excellent use of woodcut to create highly-effective white and black contrasts. Clean drawing and very expressive figures. |
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