On the cart, Merlin, Dulcinea and penitents in white robes and holding lighted candles.
Strong light and shadow contrasts.
Drawing and engraving are poor, but acceptable.
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| Image | 1674-Madrid-02-007 |
| Illustration No. | 1 |
| Illustrator | Jacob Savery (copied after) |
| Engraver | Diego de Obregón |
| Lithographer | |
| Title Caption | |
| Title Supplied | Appearance of Merlin's cart |
| Part | Part II, Madrid 1615 |
| Chapter | Chapter 35 |
| Subject |
35.1 Merlin’s prophecy about Dulcinea and remedy for her enchantment |
| Illustration Type |
Vignette |
| Technique |
Burin engraving |
| Color | Black and white |
| Volume | II |
| Page Number | 215 |
| Image Dimension | 90 x 120 |
| Page Dimension | 205 x 142 |
| Commentary | At night, don Quixote, Sancho, the Duke and the Duchess witness the appearance of Merlin's cart.
On the cart, Merlin, Dulcinea and penitents in white robes and holding lighted candles. Strong light and shadow contrasts. Drawing and engraving are poor, but acceptable. |
| Notes | 1 - Copy after Savery´s illustration for Dordrecht: Savery, 1657 (also in Bruselas: Mommarte, 1662; and Amberes: Verdussen, 1672-73). |