Etching (acquaforte)
Strong light and shadow contrasts.
Drawing, shading and engraving are excellent; detailed figures and setting; remarkable style.
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| Image | 1706-Bruxeles-Fricx-02-012 |
| Illustration No. | 1 |
| Illustrator | Jacobus Harrewÿn |
| Engraver | Jacobus Harrewÿn |
| Lithographer | |
| Title Caption | |
| Title Supplied | Entry of Melin's cart with the enchanted Dulcinea |
| Part | Part II, Madrid 1615 |
| Chapter | Chapter 35 |
| Subject |
35.1 Merlin’s prophecy about Dulcinea and remedy for her enchantment |
| Illustration Type |
Chapter illustration |
| Technique |
Burin engraving Etching (acquaforte) |
| Color | Black and white |
| Volume | II |
| Page Number | f.p. 130 |
| Image Dimension | 113 x 66 |
| Page Dimension | 149 x 95 |
| Commentary | Don Quixote, Sancho, the Duke and Duchess (foreground) observe the entry of a cart with Merlin (as Death) and the enchanted Dulcinea; several penitents in white robes and holding lighted tapers accompany the cart.
Strong light and shadow contrasts. Drawing, shading and engraving are excellent; detailed figures and setting; remarkable style. |
| Notes | 1 - Based on Savery's illustration (Dordrecht: Savery, 1657 and later editions). |