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Image | 1842-London-Bohn-01-317 |
Illustration No. | 1   |
Illustrator | Tony Johannot |
Engraver | Andrew, Best & Leloir |
Lithographer | |
Title Caption | |
Title Supplied | A beauteous and virtuous lady |
Part | Part I, Madrid 1605 |
Chapter | Chapter 47 |
Subject |
47.3 Canon’s views about books of chivalry |
Illustration Type |
Vignette |
Technique |
Wood engraving or Xylography |
Color | Black and white |
Volume | I |
Page Number | 635 |
Image Dimension | 100 x 78 |
Page Dimension | 250 x 155 |
Commentary | Reference to the dialogue between the priest and the canon about chivalry novels; "allí una hermosísima dama, honesta, discreta y recatada" (47:1).
This and the next two illustrations are consecutive. Elegant representation with a model of female beauty in keeping with Romanticism taste. |
Notes | 1 - Same illustration and wooden block first used for Paris: Dubochet, 1836-37. |