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Etching (acquaforte)
Excellent drawing and engraving; the design of the seamen's muscles is very remarkable.
First representation of this episode.
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| Image | 1756-London-Tonson-02-039 |
| Illustration No. | 1 |
| Illustrator | John Vanderbank |
| Engraver | Gerard van der Gucht |
| Lithographer | |
| Title Caption | |
| Title Supplied | Ana Félix' capture |
| Part | Part II, Madrid 1615 |
| Chapter | Chapter 63 |
| Subject |
63.1 Episode of galleys at sea |
| Illustration Type |
Chapter illustration |
| Technique |
Burin engraving Etching (acquaforte) |
| Color | Black and white |
| Volume | II |
| Page Number | f.p. 349 |
| Image Dimension | 249 x 185 |
| Page Dimension | 287 x 225 |
| Commentary | In a galley, the General presents Ana Félix (in Moorish clothes and prepared to be hanged) to the Viceroy; behind them, don Quixote, Sancho Panza and Ricote as a pilgrim (Ana Félix's father) among several sailors.
Excellent drawing and engraving; the design of the seamen's muscles is very remarkable. First representation of this episode. |
| Notes | 1 - Same plate from London: Tonson, 1738 Spanish edition and London: Tonson, 1742 English edition. |