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Image | 1810-London-Miller-04-007 |
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 | 205 x 125 |
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 - Same plate first engraved for London: William Miller, 1801.
2 - This is the only illustration by Armstrong for this edition and the best of the whole set. |