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Image | 1769-Paris-David-04-004 |
Illustration No. | 1   |
Illustrator | Charles-Antoine Coypel (copied after) |
Engraver | Unknown |
Lithographer | |
Title Caption | |
Title Supplied | Sancho's cowardice during the hunting with the Duke and Duchess |
Part | Part II, Madrid 1615 |
Chapter | Chapter 34 |
Subject |
34.1 Night procession and hunt |
Illustration Type |
Chapter illustration |
Technique |
Burin engraving |
Color | Black and white |
Volume | IV |
Page Number | f.p. 17 |
Image Dimension | 106 x 60 |
Page Dimension | 160 x 90 |
Commentary | In the center of the composition, don Quixote driving his sword into an enormous wild boar surrounded by hunting dogs; Coypel emphasizes drama in this scene.
In the background, the Duke embracing the Duchess; she looks like a new Diana. In the foreground, but just at one side, the humorous part: Sancho runs away climbing up a tree. Poor engraving, but acceptable. |
Notes | 1 - Copied after Charles-Antoine Coypel's design (Paris: Surugue, since 1723). Probably copied after Johann Michael Eben's engraving (Francfort: Bassompierre, 1757). |