[Quixote Brought Back to His Home Battered and Bruised] · Centre for Early Modern Visual Culture

Title: [Quixote Brought Back to His Home Battered and Bruised]
Period: 1750-1800;
Geographic: Spain; Europe; Plains of La Mancha
Description: Don Quixote returns to his home in La Mancha after having been severely beaten by the mule driver of a travelling merchant. He is brought back home by a kindly peasant who lives near Quixote and recognizes him after Quixote has been severely beaten and left for dead. Whence they arrive, Quixote is met at the door by his niece who carries with her a black cross, Quixote's housekeeper, and his friend the curate, each of which worry for his health and safety.
Image Creator: F. Hayman (Illustrator); G. V. Neist (Engraver)
Type: StillImage; Engraving
Identifier: mta:25106
Language: eng
Source Name: The History and Adventures of the Renowned Don Quixote
Parent Collection: 1792 Rivington
Image: mta_25106_OBJ.jpg
Collection: Don Quixote
Subject: Don Quixote (Fictitious character) in bookplates; Knights and knighthood in art; Illness and injury; Literature