[Don Quixote attacks a flock of sheep] · Centre for Early Modern Visual Culture

Title: [Don Quixote attacks a flock of sheep]
Period: 1750-1800;
Geographic: Spain; Europe
Description: Despite Sancho Panza’s warning (he is pictured gesticulating in the background), Don Quixote charges a flock of sheep. He is mounted on Rocinante and holds his lance. Some of the shepherds are also pictured beneath a tree (right, one holding a horn and a staff). Signed by T. Stothard (illustrator) and W. Angus (engraver). Plate VIII. Part 1, ch. 18.
Image Creator: Stothard, Thomas (Illustrator); Angus, William (Engraver)
Type: StillImage; Engraving
Identifier: mta:22498
Language: eng
Source Name: The History and Adventures of the Renowned Don Quixote de la Mancha
Parent Collection: 1784 Harrison
Image: mta_22498_OBJ.jpg
Collection: Don Quixote
Subject: Don Quixote; Sancho Panza; Sheep