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Image | 1725-London-Knaplock-03-004 |
Illustration No. | 1   |
Illustrator | Charles-Antoine Coypel (copied after) |
Engraver | Gerard van der Gucht |
Lithographer | |
Title Caption | Don Quixote defends Basilius who marries Quiteria by stratagem |
Title Supplied | |
Part | Part II, Madrid 1615 |
Chapter | Chapter 21 |
Subject |
21.1 Basilio’s deception 21.2 Marriage of Basilio and Quiteria |
Illustration Type |
Chapter illustration |
Technique |
Burin engraving |
Color | Black and white |
Volume | III |
Page Number | between 142 and 143 |
Image Dimension | 123 x 130 |
Page Dimension | 160 x 166 |
Commentary | Theatrical composition.
In the center: Quiteria and Basilio, both well-lighted. On the right, Camacho ready to draw his sword. From the left, don Quixote advances to stop him, while Sancho is only interested in protecting his food. Also the priest and several women. Good drawing and engraving, but the illustration is too much dark due to a bad inking and printing process. |
Notes | 1 - This same plate was used for London: Walthoe, 1731.
2 - Turned copy after Coypel’s illustration engraved by Beauvais (Paris: Surugue, c. 1724). |