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| Image | 1808b-Paris-Nicolle-02-001-f |
| Illustration No. | 1 2 3 4 |
| Illustrator | Claude? Lefebvre (copied after) |
| Engraver | Jean-Baptiste Bigant |
| Lithographer | |
| Title Caption | |
| Title Supplied | The priest, barber and Cardenio encounter Dorotea |
| Part | Part I, Madrid 1605 |
| Chapter | Chapter 28 |
| Subject |
28.1 Priest, barber and Cardenio encounter Dorotea |
| Illustration Type |
Chapter illustration Frontispiece Vignette |
| Technique |
Burin engraving |
| Color | Black and white |
| Volume | II |
| Page Number | f. title page |
| Image Dimension | 100 x 63 (complete illus.); 50 x 30 (vignette) |
| Page Dimension | 142 x 90 |
| Commentary | In the foreground, Dorotea washing her feet in a creek and "combing" her hair while, from the background, the priest, the barber and Cardenio observes her.
Well-known scene in 18th century editions since Coypel (Paris: Surugue, c. 1734), Vanderbank (London: Tonson, 1738) or Hayman (London: Millar, 1755); the same composition without many changes. Drawing and engraving with acceptable quality. |
| Notes | 1 - Same plate first engraved by Bigant for Paris: Chez Gide, 1806.
2 - Copied after Lefebvre's illustration (Paris: Didot-Deterville, 1799). 3 - Placed as frontispiece. |
