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Don Quixote attacks a windmill
A scene from Cervantes novel Don Quixote -- the hero of the title attacks a windmill, believing it to be an enemy giant
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1605 1615 Armour Attack Attacking Cervantes Enemy Errant Fiction Giant Hero Horse Back Knight Prose Quixote Wind Mill Wind Mills
21"x14" (53x35cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating Don Quixote attacks a windmill Canvas Print from Media Storehouse, brought to you in collaboration with Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This exquisite artwork depicts a renowned scene from Miguel de Cervantes' classic novel, "Don Quixote." In this iconic image, the noble yet misguided knight Don Quixote charges at a windmill, believing it to be a giant foe. The vivid colors and intricate details of this canvas print bring the legendary tale to life, making it a stunning addition to any home or office. Experience the magic of literature come to life with our high-quality canvas prints.
Ready to hang Premium Gloss Canvas Print. Our archival quality canvas prints are made from Polyester and Cotton mix and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 53.3cm (14" x 21")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Don Quixote's Chivalric Pursuit: A Scene from Cervantes' Novel This image depicts the legendary figure of Don Quixote, the errant knight-errant from Miguel de Cervantes' groundbreaking 17th-century novel, as he charges towards a windmill, fully clad in his knightly armor. The scene, taken from the second part of the two-volume work published in 1615, is a testament to Don Quixote's unwavering belief in chivalric ideals, even when they clash with the harsh realities of the world around him. In this iconic moment, Don Quixote mistakes the windmill for a giant enemy, and, mounted on his trusted steed, Rosinante, he sets out to vanquish it. The windmill, a common sight in the Spanish countryside, looms large in the background, its sails turning lazily in the breeze, seemingly unfazed by the approaching knight. Don Quixote's attack on the windmill is a pivotal moment in the novel, encapsulating the hero's delusional yet noble pursuit of chivalric glory. This scene has been a source of inspiration for artists, writers, and thinkers for centuries, reflecting the enduring appeal of Cervantes' masterpiece and its exploration of the human condition. First published in two parts, in 1605 and 1615, respectively, Don Quixote is considered a seminal work of Spanish literature and one of the greatest works of fiction in the Western canon. Its influence on the development of the novel as a literary genre is immeasurable, and its themes continue to resonate with readers today.
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