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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
A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Step into the world of literature and legend with our exquisite Fine Art Print of Don Quixote by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This iconic image captures the moment when the noble and delusional knight-errant, Don Quixote, charges at a windmill, believing it to be a giant foe from the pages of Cervantes' timeless novel. Bring the magic of this literary masterpiece into your home or office with this beautifully printed and framed piece of art. A perfect addition to any room, this print is not only a stunning decorative piece but also a conversation starter, inviting admiration and intrigue from all who see it.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.8cm x 59.4cm (14.1" x 23.4")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
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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