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Image | 1742-London-01-012 |
Illustration No. | 1   |
Illustrator | John Vanderbank |
Engraver | Gerard van der Gucht |
Lithographer | |
Title Caption | |
Title Supplied | Don Quixote knighted by the innkeeper |
Part | Part I, Madrid 1605 |
Chapter | Chapter 3 |
Subject |
3.4 DQ knighted at inn by innkeeper |
Illustration Type |
Chapter illustration |
Technique |
Etching (acquaforte) Burin engraving |
Color | Black and white |
Volume | I |
Page Number | f.p. 14 |
Image Dimension | 250 x 180 |
Page Dimension | 286 x 228 |
Commentary | In the center of the composition, don Quixote kneels before the innkeeper (holding a book and a sword).
In the background, doña Molinera with don Quixote's spurs and doña Tolosa with his sword. In the foreground, a candle, held by a boy, creates interesting light and shadow effects (see innkeeper, don Quixote's armour...). Large size figures. Excellent drawing and engraving. |
Notes | 1 - Same plate used for London: Tonson, 1738.
2 - The figure of the innkeeper has been attributed to William Hogarth. |