Don Quixote knighted by the Inn-keeper · Centre for Early Modern Visual Culture

Title: Don Quixote knighted by the Inn-keeper
Period: 1800-1850;
Geographic: Spain; Europe
Description: In the courtyard, the innkeeper knights Don Quixote, who kneels before him. The knight wears his armour and his helmet. Doña Molinera and Doña Tolosa (left) are also pictured, as is a boy holding a candle (right). The scene is accurately depicted at night: the characters are illuminated by the light of the boy’s candle and that of the moon, partially obscured by clouds. Signed by J. Neagle (engraver). Part 1, ch. 3.
Image Creator: del Castillo, José (Illustrator); Neagle, James (Engraver)
Type: StillImage; Engraving
Identifier: mta:22252
Language: eng
Source Name: The Life and Exploits of the Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote de la Mancha
Parent Collection: 1801 Miller
Image: mta_22252_OBJ.jpg
Collection: Don Quixote
Subject: Don Quixote; Doña Molinera; Doña Tolosa