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Meanwhile, the housekeeper throws another three books through the window.
Excellent illustration; large size and perfectly-drawn figures; detailed scene; notice some details (mice on the shelf).
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| Image | 1833-Roma-Gentilucci-01-013 |
| Illustration No. | 1 |
| Illustrator | Bartolomeo Pinelli |
| Engraver | Bartolomeo Pinelli |
| Lithographer | |
| Title Caption | L'accigliato Piovan serio si asside / Chiama i libri à rassegna, indi decide / Il Barbier li presenta, egli li osserva / E per farli volar basta la Serva. |
| Title Supplied | |
| Part | Part I, Madrid 1605 |
| Chapter | Chapter 6 |
| Subject |
6.2 Scrutiny of DQ’s library |
| Illustration Type |
Illustration |
| Technique |
Etching (acquaforte) |
| Color | Black and white |
| Volume | I |
| Page Number | Plate 11 |
| Image Dimension | 252 x 320 |
| Page Dimension | 365 x 450 |
| Commentary | The priest, sat, reading one chivalry book (Adventures of Splandian) held by the barber during the scrutiny of don Quixote's library.
Meanwhile, the housekeeper throws another three books through the window. Excellent illustration; large size and perfectly-drawn figures; detailed scene; notice some details (mice on the shelf). |
| Notes | 1 - Dated in Rome, 1833. |