Burin engraving
Don Quixote and priest's gestures are highly-remarkable and theatrical.
In the background, the housekeeper and the niece.
Interest in dialogues.
First representation of this episode.
Drawing and engraving are excellent.
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| Image | 1738London-03-002 |
| Illustration No. | 1 |
| Illustrator | John Vanderbank |
| Engraver | Gerard van der Gucht |
| Lithographer | |
| Title Caption | |
| Title Supplied | Don Quixote talking to the priest and the barber |
| Part | Part II, Madrid 1615 |
| Chapter | Chapter 1 |
| Subject |
1.1 Priest and barber visit DQ to check if he is cured of his madness |
| Illustration Type |
Chapter illustration |
| Technique |
Etching (acquaforte) Burin engraving |
| Color | Black and white |
| Volume | III |
| Page Number | f.p. 3 |
| Image Dimension | 247 x 183 |
| Page Dimension | 281 x 223 |
| Commentary | In the foreground, as an intimist scene, don Quixote, sat on his bed, talks to the priest and the barber.
Don Quixote and priest's gestures are highly-remarkable and theatrical. In the background, the housekeeper and the niece. Interest in dialogues. First representation of this episode. Drawing and engraving are excellent. |
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