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On the left, one maiden laughs because of the deceit.
The Duke and the Duchess observe the scene.
Superb mannerist architecture.
Excellent drawing and engraving.
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| Image | 1776-Liege-Bassompierr-01-051 |
| Illustration No. | 1 |
| Illustrator | Charles-Nicolas Cochin fils (copied after) |
| Engraver | Pieter Tanjé |
| Lithographer | |
| Title Caption | Don Quichotte est lavé par les Dames de la Duchesse, qui feignat que l'eau manque, luy laissent le savon sur le visage |
| Title Supplied | |
| Part | Part II, Madrid 1615 |
| Chapter | Chapter 32 |
| Subject |
32.3 Washing of beards episode |
| Illustration Type |
Chapter illustration |
| Technique |
Burin engraving |
| Color | Black and white |
| Volume | I |
| Page Number | f.p. 149 |
| Image Dimension | 190 x 150 |
| Page Dimension | 280 x 215 |
| Commentary | Duchess´ maidens soap don Quixote's beard and the knight remains in this way waiting for another maiden who has to bring more water.
On the left, one maiden laughs because of the deceit. The Duke and the Duchess observe the scene. Superb mannerist architecture. Excellent drawing and engraving. |
| Notes | 1 - Same plate first engraved for La Haye: Pierre de Hondt, 1746. |