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| Image | 1818-London-Cadell-03-015 |
| Illustration No. | 1 |
| Illustrator | Robert Smirke |
| Engraver | Francis Engleheart |
| Lithographer | |
| Title Caption | DON QUIXOTE DECENDING INTO THE CAVE OF MONTESINOS |
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| Part | Part II, Madrid 1615 |
| Chapter | Chapter 22 |
| Subject |
22.2 Adventure of the cave of Montesinos |
| Illustration Type |
Chapter illustration |
| Technique |
Burin engraving |
| Color | Black and white |
| Volume | III |
| Page Number | f.p. 267 |
| Image Dimension | 123 x 103 |
| Page Dimension | 244 x 150 |
| Commentary | Well-known scene since Savery (Dordrecht: Savery, 1657); now with great realism and excellent composition.
Smirke has designed an entry to the cave in order to see at the same time don Quixote's descent and Sancho and the cousin holding the rope (well-represented effort). Lower part of the print totally black (copious burin lines). Excellent illustration; one of the best representations of this episode. |
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