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Image 1773-LaHaye-Bassompierre-04-005 
Illustration No. 1     
Illustrator Charles-Antoine Coypel (copied after) 
Engraver Unknown 
Lithographer  
Title Caption  
Title Supplied Countess Trifaldi and the dueñas showing their beards 
Part Part II, Madrid 1615  
Chapter Chapter 39 
Subject 39.1 Trifaldi’s story continues
39.2 The “dueñas” showing their beards
 
Illustration Type Chapter illustration
 
Technique Burin engraving
 
Color Black and white 
Volume IV 
Page Number f.p. 54 
Image Dimension 105 x 60 
Page Dimension 160 x 95 
Commentary In a French court garden, countess Trifaldi shows her beard to don Quixote, amazing him and Sancho.
The composition is created with gestures and looks: the Duchess orders two maidens to be quiet; the Duke laughs; Sancho's surprised; don Quixote's astonished.
On the left, Trifaldín; he should hold a scimitar, not a mace.
Poor engraving. 
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