[Sancho Checks the Condition of Quixote's Teeth] · Centre for Early Modern Visual Culture

Title: [Sancho Checks the Condition of Quixote's Teeth]
Period: 1750-1800;
Geographic: Spain; Europe
Description: Having mistaken a herd of sheep for the army of Alifanfaron of Trapoban, Quixote races down to the plain below upon Rocinante, slaughtering many sheep , the shepherds cry out for Quixote to cease killing their sheep, but their cries fall upon deaf ears. Fearing the annihilation of their flock, the shepherds pelt Quixote with stones the size of fists, which hit him with great force in the ribs and mouth, breaking three ribs and shattering three teeth. Thinking Quixote dead, the shepherds continue on their way without further inquiry. Sancho Panza, having watched from a atop a hill, rushes to help his master once the dust has cleared. Sitting down upon a stump, Quixote lays aside his arms and opens his mouth for Sancho Panza to check the condition of his mouth and teeth. In the background, a shepherd carries his sheep to greener pastures.
Image Creator: F. Hayman (Illustrator); G. V. Neist (Engraver)
Type: StillImage; Engraving
Identifier: mta:25048
Language: eng
Source Name: The History and Adventures of the Renowned Don Quixote
Parent Collection: 1792 Rivington
Image: mta_25048_OBJ.jpg
Collection: Don Quixote
Subject: Don Quixote (Fictitious character) in bookplates; Panza, Sancho (Fictitious character); Knights and knighthood in art; Teeth; Literature