[Of the Conclusion of Sancho Panza's Government] · Centre for Early Modern Visual Culture

Title: [Of the Conclusion of Sancho Panza's Government]
Period: 1800-1850;
Geographic: Spain; Europe; Barataria
Description: During the invasion of Barataria Island, Sancho is armed by his attendants and tied between two bucklers. In his attempt to defend Barataria Sancho falls on the ground and remains unable to move. Sandwiched between his two shields, a soldiers tramples over the immobile and frightened Sancho triumphantly. Six figures of soldiers are remarkable: the one standing over Sancho with a sword in his right hand and a torch in his left. Behind him, two soldiers clad in armour march towards the city center. On the right, a robed bearded man directs two more warriors with a torch in his left hand.
Image Creator: Robert Smirke (Illustrator); Unknown (Engraver)
Type: StillImage; Engraving
Identifier: mta:25550
Language: eng
Source Name: The Life and Exploits of the Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote De La Mancha
Parent Collection: 1818 Strand
Image: mta_25550_OBJ.jpg
Collection: Don Quixote
Subject: Governors; Spain; Weapons; History; Literature; Spain; History; Invasions; Panza, Sancho (Fictitious character)