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| Image | 1796-London-Cooke-04-001-f |
| Illustration No. | 1 |
| Illustrator | Richard Corbould |
| Engraver | W. Hawkins |
| Lithographer | |
| Title Caption | |
| Title Supplied | Don Quixote surprised by a flock pf birds in Montesinos' cave |
| Part | Part II, Madrid 1615 |
| Chapter | Chapter 22 |
| Subject |
22.2 Adventure of the cave of Montesinos |
| Illustration Type |
Title page |
| Technique |
Burin engraving Etching (acquaforte) |
| Color | Black and white |
| Volume | IV |
| Page Number | f. typographical title page |
| Image Dimension | 80 x 82 |
| Page Dimension | 138 x 87 |
| Commentary | When don Quixote tries to enter Montesinos' cave, a flock of birds surprises him, falling on the ground; also Sancho and the bachelor's cousin.
Well-known scene since Savery (Dordrecht: Savery, 1657). Don Quixote's figure is quite remarkable. Good drawing and detailed engraving. |
| Notes | 1 - Dated in Octr. 15, 1796.
2 – Title page for vol. III in copies with 4 volumes, dated in 1807 and 1820 (Ashbee). |