Acte V, Scène IV · Centre for Early Modern Visual Culture · Center for Early Modern Visual Culture

Title: Acte V, Scène IV
Subject: Historical drama, French; Nobility; Corneille, Pierre, 1606-1684. Plays. Selections.; Dueling in Literature; Honor; Grief
Period: 1800-1850;
Geographic: Spain
Description: As Elvire looks on, Chimène reacts in horror to the apparent fact that Don Sanche has killed Rodrigue, prompted by Sanche’s return with blood on his blade following their duel. In reality, Rodrigue beat Sanche and let him live, which will be revealed to Chimène shortly. Sanche is seen on the right, holding out his sword, while Elvire and Chimène stand on the left in front of a lectern.
Type: StillImage; Engraving
Identifier: mta:11930
Language: fre
Source Name: Magasin théatral, Chefs-d'œuvre du théatre-français. Le Cid, Tragédie en cinq actes.
Parent Collection: 1839 Brusselles Cid Corneille
Image: mta_11930_OBJ.png