Burin engraving
The representation is not humorous (as it would be the later moment when don Quixote and Sancho crash into the mill), but don Quixote's absurd words are.
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| Image | 1798Madrid-Sancha-06-005 |
| Illustration No. | 1 |
| Illustrator | Francisco Alcántara |
| Engraver | Blas Ametller |
| Lithographer | |
| Title Caption | |
| Title Supplied | Adventure of the enchanted boat |
| Part | Part II, Madrid 1615 |
| Chapter | Chapter 29 |
| Subject |
29.1 Adventure of the enchanted boat |
| Illustration Type |
Head vignette |
| Technique |
Etching (acquaforte) Burin engraving |
| Color | Black and white |
| Volume | VI |
| Page Number | 115 |
| Image Dimension | 43 x 53 |
| Page Dimension | 132 x 90 |
| Commentary | Illustration in keeping with 18th century liking for scenes with dialogue. At Ebro river, don Quixote calms down Sancho; accurate to Cervantes' text: "¿por dicha vas caminando a pie y descalzo por las montañas Rifeas, sino sentado en una tabla, como un Archiduque, por el sesgo curso de este agradable río, de donde en breve espacio saldremos al mar dilatado?" (29:2).
The representation is not humorous (as it would be the later moment when don Quixote and Sancho crash into the mill), but don Quixote's absurd words are. |
| Notes | It includes reference "P. 120". |