Burin engraving
The main character is don Diego de Miranda, represented as a classical equestrian sculpture.
See contrast between don Diego de Miranda (serious and noble figure) and don Quixote (the sad countenance).
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| Image | 1798Madrid-Sancha-05-004 |
| Illustration No. | 1 |
| Illustrator | Francisco Alcántara |
| Engraver | Juan Moreno Tejada |
| Lithographer | |
| Title Caption | |
| Title Supplied | Sancho kisses don Diego de Miranda's feet |
| Part | Part II, Madrid 1615 |
| Chapter | Chapter 16 |
| Subject |
16.1 Encounter with knight of the green coat, Don Diego de Miranda |
| Illustration Type |
Head vignette |
| Technique |
Etching (acquaforte) Burin engraving |
| Color | Black and white |
| Volume | V |
| Page Number | 211 |
| Image Dimension | 43 x 53 |
| Page Dimension | 132 x 90 |
| Commentary | Original choice; never before represented scene. Accurate to Cervantes' text: Sancho "se arrojó del Rucio, y con gran priesa le fue a asir del estribo derecho, y con devoto corazón y casi lágrimas le besó los pies una y muchas veces" (16:2).
The main character is don Diego de Miranda, represented as a classical equestrian sculpture. See contrast between don Diego de Miranda (serious and noble figure) and don Quixote (the sad countenance). |
| Notes | It includes reference "P. 223". |