Burin engraving
Frontispiece in keeping with 18th century liking for allegorical illustrations.
Don Quixote's arms at bottom right corner.Highly detailed burin engraving; details by etching; agile and delicate lines.
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| Image | 1798Madrid-Sancha-01-002 |
| Illustration No. | 1 |
| Illustrator | Luis Paret y Alcázar |
| Engraver | Juan Moreno Tejada |
| Lithographer | |
| Title Caption | |
| Title Supplied | Folly shows Dulcinea's portait to don Quixote |
| Part | Part I, Madrid 1605 |
| Chapter | Chapter 1 |
| Subject |
1.3 AQ names self DQ, his horse (Rocinante), and lady (Dulcinea) |
| Illustration Type |
Head vignette |
| Technique |
Etching (acquaforte) Burin engraving |
| Color | Black and white |
| Volume | I |
| Page Number | 1 |
| Image Dimension | 43 x 53 |
| Page Dimension | 132 x 90 |
| Commentary | At his library, don Quixote sees Folly (winged female figure with feathers over her head) showing Dulcinea's portrait to him; Cupid supports the portrait (Don Quixote's love for Dulcinea as cause of his madness).
Frontispiece in keeping with 18th century liking for allegorical illustrations. Don Quixote's arms at bottom right corner.Highly detailed burin engraving; details by etching; agile and delicate lines. |
| Notes | Reference to "P. 11"; don Quixote names Dulcinea del Toboso. |