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| Image | 1696-1700-Amsterdam-Mortier-03-010 |
| Illustration No. | 1 |
| Illustrator | Frederik Bouttats (copied after) |
| Engraver | Hendrik Cause |
| Lithographer | |
| Title Caption | |
| Title Supplied | The braying adventure |
| Part | Part II, Madrid 1615 |
| Chapter | Chapter 27 |
| Subject |
27.2 Episode of braying mayors |
| Illustration Type |
Chapter illustration |
| Technique |
Burin engraving |
| Color | Black and white |
| Volume | III (1700) |
| Page Number | f.p. 323 |
| Image Dimension | 112 x 65 |
| Page Dimension | 130 x 75 |
| Commentary | Two different scenes in the same plate:
In the foreground, don Quixote and Sancho, falling from his donkey, are attacked by the members of the braying mayors squadron. Lances are multiplied to suggest agitation and a more numerous group. In the background, don Quixote and Sancho running away. Acceptable drawing and engraving. |
| Notes | 1 - Same plate engraved for Paris: Barbin, 1681.
2 - Copy after Amberes: Verdussen, 1672-1673. |