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StatsThe History of the most Renowned Don Quixote of Mancha: And his Trusty Squire Sancho Pancha
First English illustrated edition of Don Quixote, translation by J. Philips. Illustrated folio size book with seventeen engravings by anonymous artist and engraver; full page frontispiece and sixteen half-page sized, outside of the text, two per page. Bound in brown leather with dark speckled with dry engraving at the base of a rectangular empty frame on the cover. Spine with highlighted ribs in one of the upper quarters of which there is a garnet-coloured patch of leather engraved in gold with
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.
About this artwork
- Title: The History of the most Renowned Don Quixote of Mancha: And his Trusty Squire Sancho Pancha
- Artist: cervantes saavedra, miguel
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Museum of the Birthplace of Miguel de Cervantes
- Color palette: Pastels
- Color hue: Ochre to Sepia
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