click to enlarge
In the background, Sancho, don Diego de Miranda and the carter.
Well-known composition and scene.
Small size vignette with fine drawing and engraving.
2 - Same plate first used for Paris: Julio Didot Mayor, 1827.
|
click to enlarge |
|
| Image | 1832-Paris-02-002 |
| Illustration No. | 1 |
| Illustrator | Antonio Rodríguez (copied after) |
| Engraver | E. Stalker |
| Lithographer | |
| Title Caption | Desafia D. Quijote á la fiereza de los leones. |
| Title Supplied | |
| Part | Part II, Madrid 1615 |
| Chapter | Chapter 17 |
| Subject |
17.2 Adventure of the lion |
| Illustration Type |
Chapter illustration |
| Technique |
Burin engraving |
| Color | Black and white |
| Volume | II |
| Page Number | f.p. 79 |
| Image Dimension | 77 x 51 |
| Page Dimension | 120 x 77 |
| Commentary | In the foreground, don Quixote with his sword and shield ready to fight against a lion, but the animal remains into its cage although the lionkeeper has opened it.
In the background, Sancho, don Diego de Miranda and the carter. Well-known composition and scene. Small size vignette with fine drawing and engraving. |
| Notes | 1 – Copy after Antonio Rodríguez’ illustration for Madrid: Imprenta Real, 1797-98.
2 - Same plate first used for Paris: Julio Didot Mayor, 1827. |