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Image | 1874-Paris-Hachette-01-046 |
Illustration No. | 1   |
Illustrator | Albert d'Arnoux 'Bertall' |
Engraver | Unknown |
Lithographer | |
Title Caption | Cette figure ouvrit sa robe et fit voir un squelette décharné. |
Title Supplied | |
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 |
Wood engraving or Xylography |
Color | Black and white |
Volume | I |
Page Number | 259 |
Image Dimension | 129 x 79 |
Page Dimension | 173 x 110 |
Commentary | Merlín, as Death, with the enchanted Dulcinea.
Masterly illustration with an excellent macabre, spooky and dark atmosphere; in keeping with Romanticism taste. The illustration is more accurate to the French translation than to Cervantes' original text. This Merlín looks like the real Death, although is a servant disguised; also Dulcinea looks like a real maiden of great beauty, although she is a male servant disguised too. Remarkable drawing and engraving, and excellent light and shadow effects. |
Notes | 1 - Same illustration first published in Paris: Hachette, 1863. |