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39.2 Captive’s tale
In the illustration, the father kisses the youngest son, who has chosen to study letters in Salamanca.
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| Image | 1842-London-Bohn-01-257 |
| Illustration No. | 1 |
| Illustrator | Tony Johannot |
| Engraver | Unknown |
| Lithographer | |
| Title Caption | |
| Title Supplied | Captive's father giving his blessing to his sons |
| Part | Part I, Madrid 1605 |
| Chapter | Chapter 39 |
| Subject |
39.1 Episode of the captive 39.2 Captive’s tale |
| Illustration Type |
Vignette |
| Technique |
Wood engraving or Xylography |
| Color | Black and white |
| Volume | I |
| Page Number | 506 |
| Image Dimension | 105 x 75 |
| Page Dimension | 250 x 155 |
| Commentary | Reference to captive's tale; every brother chooses his career: serving the king, commerce and studying letters.
In the illustration, the father kisses the youngest son, who has chosen to study letters in Salamanca. |
| Notes | 1 - Same illustration and wooden block first used for Paris: Dubochet, 1836-37. |