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In the background, a flock of sheep (allusive to episode 18:1) and a windmill/giant (allusive to episode 8:1). These elements are taken from Coypel's illustration "Don Quichotte conduit par la Folie..." (Paris: Surugue, 1724).
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| Image | 1746-LaHaye-Hondt-01-001-t |
| Illustration No. | 1 |
| Illustrator | Charles-Antoine Coypel (based on) |
| Engraver | Jacob van der Schley |
| Lithographer | |
| Title Caption | |
| Title Supplied | Don Quixote and Sancho Panza |
| Part | Part I, Madrid 1605 |
| Chapter | 01. Title page |
| Subject |
01.1 Engraved title page |
| Illustration Type |
Vignette |
| Technique |
Burin engraving |
| Color | Black and white |
| Volume | I |
| Page Number | Title page |
| Image Dimension | 57 x 85 |
| Page Dimension | 267 x 215 |
| Commentary | In a rocaille frame with ears of wheat (allusive to Dulcinea), don Quixote, Sancho, Rocinante and the donkey.
In the background, a flock of sheep (allusive to episode 18:1) and a windmill/giant (allusive to episode 8:1). These elements are taken from Coypel's illustration "Don Quichotte conduit par la Folie..." (Paris: Surugue, 1724). |
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