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| Image | 1756-London-Tonson-02-041 |
| Illustration No. | 1 |
| Illustrator | John Vanderbank |
| Engraver | Gerard van der Gucht |
| Lithographer | |
| Title Caption | |
| Title Supplied | Duke's servants abduct don Quixote and Sancho |
| Part | Part II, Madrid 1615 |
| Chapter | Chapter 68 |
| Subject |
68.2 DQ abducted and taken to the Dukes´ palace |
| Illustration Type |
Chapter illustration |
| Technique |
Burin engraving Etching (acquaforte) |
| Color | Black and white |
| Volume | II |
| Page Number | f.p. 371 |
| Image Dimension | 253 x 185 |
| Page Dimension | 287 x 225 |
| Commentary | Don Quixote and Sancho are abducted by several men armed with lances (Duke's servants); every time that don Quixote or Sancho try to speak, the men order them to keep quiet (see gestures).
Composition divided in two groups: in the foreground, don Quixote and several men; in the background, Sancho and others. Accurately-resolved scene. Drawing and engraving are masterly; notice don Quixote mounted on Rocinante with an excellent sad expression and the man on horseback on the left. |
| Notes | 1 - Same plate from London: Tonson, 1738 Spanish edition and London: Tonson, 1742 English edition. |