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DiaporamaDe voornaamste gevallen van den wonderlyken Don Quichot
cervantes saavedra, miguel (1547 – 1616)
Miguel de Cervantes (1547-1616) was a Spanish novelist, playwright & poet—author of *Don Quixote*, considered the first modern novel. Explore his Renaissance & Baroque style, themes of idealism vs. reality, and lasting impact on world literature.
Museum of the Birthplace of Miguel de Cervantes (Alcala de Henares, Spain)
The museum's building is a fine example of traditional Spanish architecture, featuring rustic stone walls, wooden beams, and a charming courtyard. Its design preserves the historical ambiance, immersing visitors in the era when Cervantes lived and wrote.
Large folio sized book that contains an illustrated Don Quixote in Dutch, translated by Jacob Campo Weyerman. It has drawings by Charles-Antoine Coypel (25), Pierre-Charles Trémolière (2), Charles-Nicolas Cochin II [le fils] (2), Jacques-Philippe Le Bas (1) and François Boucher (1), engraved by J. van Schley (13), B. Picart (12), P. Tanjé (5) and Fokke (1). Cover printed in two colours, red and black, with chalcographic engraving and typographic border. Ornate capital letters. Text framed with typographic borders. Bound in leather with gilt stamped border and golden clasps and ribs on the spine. Etchings.Each plate is accompanied by an explanatory poem and an explanation of what it represents; this is what forms the text along with the biography of Cervantes by Campo Weyerman.
About this artwork
- Title: De voornaamste gevallen van den wonderlyken Don Quichot
- Artist: cervantes saavedra, miguel
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Museum of the Birthplace of Miguel de Cervantes
- Color palette: Pastels
- Perceived brightness: brilliant
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