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| Image | 1776-Liege-Bassompierr-01-042 |
| Illustration No. | 1 |
| Illustrator | Charles-Antoine Coypel (copied after) |
| Engraver | Bernard Picart |
| Lithographer | |
| Title Caption | Don Quichotte protege Basile, qui epouse Quiterie par une ruse d'amour |
| Title Supplied | |
| Part | Part II, Madrid 1615 |
| Chapter | Chapter 21 |
| Subject |
21.1 Basilio’s deception 21.2 Marriage of Basilio and Quiteria |
| Illustration Type |
Chapter illustration |
| Technique |
Burin engraving |
| Color | Black and white |
| Volume | I |
| Page Number | f.p. 116 |
| Image Dimension | 195 x 153 |
| Page Dimension | 280 x 215 |
| Commentary | In the center: Quiteria and Basilio, who pretends to have stabbed himself; both well-lighted.
On the right, Camacho ready to draw his sword. From the left, don Quixote goes to stop him, while Sancho stays protecting his food. Also a priest and several women. Theatrical composition. Drawing and engraving are excellent. |
| Notes | 1 - Same plate first engraved for La Haye: Pierre de Hondt, 1746. |