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| Image | 1756-London-Tonson-01-043 |
| Illustration No. | 1 |
| Illustrator | John Vanderbank |
| Engraver | Gerad van der Gucht |
| Lithographer | |
| Title Caption | |
| Title Supplied | Don Quixote encounters some penitents with a sculpture of the Virgin Mary |
| Part | Part I, Madrid 1605 |
| Chapter | Chapter 52 |
| Subject |
52.2 Encounter with penitents (disciplinantes) |
| Illustration Type |
Chapter illustration |
| Technique |
Burin engraving Etching (acquaforte) |
| Color | Black and white |
| Volume | I |
| Page Number | f.p. 366 |
| Image Dimension | 251 x 184 |
| Page Dimension | 287 x 225 |
| Commentary | From the whole episode, it has been chosen a non violent scene.
Don Quixote orders the penitents to release the lady (a sculpture of the Virgin Mary) that they have taken prisoner. Sancho tries to stop him. The group of the penitents with the sculpture has a strong, expressive and plastic character, but it is not accurate to Spanish processions. Drawing and engraving are highly-remarkable. |
| Notes | 1 - Same plate from London: Tonson, 1738 Spanish edition and London: Tonson, 1742 English edition. |