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Image | 1781-Rouen-Machuel-03-005 |
Illustration No. | 1   |
Illustrator | Charles-Antoine Coypel (copied after) |
Engraver | Unknown |
Lithographer | |
Title Caption | |
Title Supplied | Entry of Love and Wealth at Camacho's wedding |
Part | Part II, Madrid 1615 |
Chapter | Chapter 20 |
Subject |
20.1 Wedding of Camacho |
Illustration Type |
Chapter illustration |
Technique |
Burin engraving |
Color | Black and white |
Volume | III |
Page Number | f.p. 234 |
Image Dimension | 105 x 60 |
Page Dimension | 157 x 90 |
Commentary | Well-balanced composition.
In the center is Cupid, dancing in front of a castle where a Virgin is protected. On the left, as part of Cupid's retinue, Poetry (with Fame's trumpet), Prudence (as a prudent virgin with a small oil lamp), Nobility/Valor (with a crown) and Wisdom (Athena); Wisdom does not appear in Cervantes' original text, but she does in the French translations (Sagesse). On the right, Wealth and his retinue: Liberality (with a cornucopia and a pair of compasses) and Largesse. They should also appear Treasure and Quiet Possession, but they are missing. The first retinue refers to Basilio, the second one to Camacho. Sancho only eats while don Quixote observes this performance. Rich and great scene where it is reflected 18th century liking for court theater and allegorical and symbolic literature. Poor engraving, but acceptable. |
Notes | 1 - Same plate first engraved for La Haye: Chez Bassompierre Pére, 1773. |