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Image 1776-Liege-Bassompierr-01-038 
Illustration No. 1     
Illustrator Charles-Antoine Coypel (copied after) 
Engraver Pieter Tanjé 
Lithographer  
Title Caption Entrée de L'amour et de la Richesse aux Noces de Gamache 
Title Supplied  
Part Part II, Madrid 1615  
Chapter Chapter 20 
Subject 20.1 Wedding of Camacho
 
Illustration Type Chapter illustration
 
Technique Burin engraving
 
Color Black and white 
Volume
Page Number f.p. 111 
Image Dimension 189 x 150 
Page Dimension 280 x 215 
Commentary Well-balanced composition.
In the center is Cupid, dancing in front of a castle where a Virgin is protected.
On the left, as part of Cupid's retinue, Poetry (with Fame's trumpet), Prudence (as a prudent virgin with a small oil lamp), Nobility/Valor (with a crown) and Wisdom (Athena); Wisdom does not appear in Cervantes' original text, but she does in the French translations (Sagesse).
On the right, Wealth and his retinue: Liberality (with a cornucopia and a pair of compasses) and Largesse.
They should also appear Treasure and Quiet Possession, but they have not been represented.
The first retinue refers to Basilio, the second one to Camacho.
Sancho only eats while don Quixote observes this performance.
Rich and great scene where it is reflected 18th century liking for court theater and allegorical and symbolic literature.
Drawing and engraving of excellent quality. 
Notes 1 - Same plate first engraved for La Haye: Pierre de Hondt, 1746.