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| Image | 1801London-04-005 |
| Illustration No. | 1 |
| Illustrator | John Thurston |
| Engraver | Cosmo Armstrong |
| Lithographer | |
| Title Caption | Sancho arming |
| Title Supplied | |
| Part | Part II, Madrid 1615 |
| Chapter | Chapter 53 |
| Subject |
53.1 Invasion of Barataria |
| Illustration Type |
Chapter illustration |
| Technique |
Burin engraving Etching (acquaforte) |
| Color | Black and white |
| Volume | IV |
| Page Number | f.p. 209 |
| Image Dimension | 145 x 94 |
| Page Dimension | 211 x 128 |
| Commentary | Excellent composition and figures of great quality.
In the center, Sancho, terrified and ridiculous, is armed; figure of great realism, almost as a real portrait. Behind him, a figure laughs (in contrast with Sancho's fear. On the left, a soldier draws his sword with his back turned on the viewer in a masterly escorzo (perfect drawing and engraving; figure of great quality that remembers Quattrocento painting). Well-detailed background: Tuscan architecture, columns, balustrade... |
| Notes | 1 - This is the only illustration by Armstrong for this edition and the best of the whole set. |