The funeral of Chrysostom · Centre for Early Modern Visual Culture

Title: The funeral of Chrysostom
Period: 1800-1850;
Geographic: Spain; Europe
Description: Marcela appears on a crag overlooking Grisóstomo’s burial. Ambrosio (centre), Grisóstomo’s friend, stands near his body, gesturing toward it. He accuses Marcela of causing his friend’s death. In the background, Don Quixote, Sancho Panza, and Vivaldo listen to the argument between Marcela and Ambrosio. Marcela’s figure and that of the old shepherd kneeling beside Grisóstomo’s body are idealized. Signed by R. Smirke (illustrator) and J. Heath (engraver). Part 1, ch. 14.
Image Creator: Smirke, Robert (Illustrator); Heath, James (Engraver)
Type: StillImage; Engraving
Identifier: mta:22642
Language: eng
Source Name: Le Don Quichotte
Parent Collection: 1822 Meguignon
Image: mta_22642_OBJ.jpg
Collection: Don Quixote
Subject: Don Quixote; Sancho Panza; Ambrosio; Marcela; Vivaldo; Grisóstomo; Burial