Don Quixote Collection

Cervantess Don Quixote in his library, 1863 French edition. Don Quixote reading books on chivalry in his library before setting out on his quest

Portrait of Mary, Queen of Scots, c.1550-59 (oil on wood)
8617890 Portrait of Mary, Queen of Scots, c.1550-59 (oil on wood) by Anonymous; National Museum, Krakow, Poland; Photo © Fine Art Images

Don Quixote by French artist Adrien Demont, 1851 - 1928. On display at the National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
7264860 Don Quixote by French artist Adrien Demont, 1851 - 1928. On display at the National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Statues of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza, Plaza de Espana, Madrid, Spain, Europe

Teatro Alla Scala Qpac
Principal Dancers Timofej Andrijashenko (right) and Nicoletta Manni (centre) warm up as Ballet Director Frdric Olivieri (left)

Cuba, Varadero, Stone tower and metal statue of Don Quixote on horseback near the Meson del Quixote Restaurant

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Story of Don Quixote; tapestry by Lefebure made by Gobelins. Palazzo del Quirinale, Rome Rome Palazzo del Quirinale Tapestry Eighteenth Century, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

A mad woman. Detail of Philippe Pinel delivers the insane at La Salpetriere, 1876 (Painting)
7422862 A mad woman. Detail of Philippe Pinel delivers the insane at La Salpetriere, 1876 (Painting) by Robert-Fleury, Tony (1837-1912); (add.info.: Medicine. Psychology. A mad woman)

Study for a portrait (Mrs. Heymann?), c.1892 (pencil with white heightening on buff paper)
7581940 Study for a portrait (Mrs. Heymann?), c.1892 (pencil with white heightening on buff paper) by Klimt, Gustav (1862-1918); 43.5x28.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Original title)

Cervantes as Don Quixote, 19th century (engraving)
PCT4267084 Cervantes as Don Quixote, 19th century (engraving) by Johannot, Tony (1803-52); (add.info.: Cervantes en Don Quixote (Quixote or Qijote)

Don Quichotte and Sancho Panca, 1878 (engraving)
JAB4119578 Don Quichotte and Sancho Panca, 1878 (engraving) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); (add.info.: Exhibition Daumier at Galerie Durand -Ruel in 1878. Catalog from 1930); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Grandes et inestimables chroniques du grand et enorme geant Gargantua anonymous work who inspired Francois Rabelais for
1734780 Grandes et inestimables chroniques du grand et enorme geant Gargantua anonymous work who inspired Francois Rabelais for "Pantagruel" in 1532, engraving by Albert Robida by Robida

Panoramic view of the 1867 Universal Exhibition in Paris, 1867 (oil on canvas)
JLJ4578331 Panoramic view of the 1867 Universal Exhibition in Paris, 1867 (oil on canvas) by Anonymous; 49x290 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

View of the city of Seville (Spain), 16th century (oil on canvas)
JLJ4650334 View of the city of Seville (Spain), 16th century (oil on canvas) by Sanchez Coello, Alonso (c.1531-88); Museo de America, Madrid

Typical windmills, Mota del Cuervo, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain

Typical windmills, Campo de Criptana, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain

Typical windmill, Mota del Cuervo, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain

Windmill in a scenic spring landscape, Belmonte, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain

Old Spanish windmill, Alcazar de San Juan, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain

Old Spanish windmills, Consuegra, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain

Old Spanish windmills at sunrise, Consuegra, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain

Old Spanish windmills at sunset, Consuegra, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain

Scenic sunset view over the old Spanish windmills in Alcazar de San Juan, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain

Spain, Castile-La Mancha Region, Toledo Province, La Mancha Area, Consuegra, antique La Mancha windmills

Spain, Castile-La Mancha Region, Ciudad Real Province, La Mancha Area, Campo de Criptana, antique La Mancha windmills

Europe, Spain, Castile-La Mancha, Toledo, Ruta de Don Quijote (Don Quixote Route), Campo de Criptana, one of the windmills made famous by Cervantes in Don Quixote near Campo de Criptana

Spain, Castile, La Mancha, Consuegra, Windmills at dusk

Interior of Westminster Abbey (b/w photo) (see also 294192)
CLF294192 Interior of Westminster Abbey (b/w photo) (see also 294192) by Evans, Frederick Henry (1853-1943); (add.info.: main part of present building begun by King Henry III in 1245;)

Medieval Knight, Morning Star being readied for Battle. Coloured illustration from the story of Gareth
2915234 Medieval Knight, Morning Star being readied for Battle. Coloured illustration from the story of Gareth and Lynette from the book The Gateway to Tennyson published 1910

Figurine of Frederick the Great on a Horse, from Ludwigsberg (glazed porcelain)
GLS314043 Figurine of Frederick the Great on a Horse, from Ludwigsberg (glazed porcelain) by German School, (18th century); Glasgow Art Gallery and Museum

The unfortunate Knight of the Rock meeting Don Quixote 1756. by William Hogarth
3521507 The unfortunate Knight of the Rock meeting Don Quixote 1756. by William Hogarth by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); (add.info.: The unfortunate Knight of the Rock meeting Don Quixote 1756)

Don Quixote for an advertisement for the fortifying Globeol, around 1916 (illustration)
7415598 Don Quixote for an advertisement for the fortifying Globeol, around 1916 (illustration) by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); Private Collection; (add.info)

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The Innkeeper's Wife and Daughter. 1764 by William Hogarth
3521505 The Innkeeper's Wife and Daughter. 1764 by William Hogarth by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); (add.info.: The Innkeeper's Wife and Daughter Taking Care of ye Don after Being Beaten)

Don Quixote and Sancho Panza, c. 1864-65 (oil on canvas)
3956655 Don Quixote and Sancho Panza, c.1864-65 (oil on canvas) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); 32.4x24.1 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow, Scotland; © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection

The Curate and the Barber Disguising Themselves to convey Don Quixote Home. by William Hogarth
3521509 The Curate and the Barber Disguising Themselves to convey Don Quixote Home. by William Hogarth by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); (add.info)

Don Quixote Seizes the Barber's Bason for Mambrino's Helmet, 1756. by William Hogarth
3521506 Don Quixote Seizes the Barber's Bason for Mambrino's Helmet, 1756. by William Hogarth by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); (add.info)

Sancho at the Feast, Starved by his Physician by William Hogarth
3521496 Sancho at the Feast, Starved by his Physician by William Hogarth by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); (add.info.: Sancho at the Feast, Starved by his Physician by William Hogarth (1697 - 1764)

Jesus raising Lazarus from his tomb, 1865-66 (engraving)
536428 Jesus raising Lazarus from his tomb, 1865-66 (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: John 2:43 From Gustave Dore illustrated Bible 1865-1866)

The Dream of a Summer Night
2102108 The Dream of a Summer Night by Scheiner, Artus (1863-1938); (add.info.: Literature. Titania adoring the Ass headed Bottom)

Study of Guinevere for Sir Launcelot in the Queen's Chamber, 1857 (pencil & w/c on paper)
5858706 Study of Guinevere for Sir Launcelot in the Queen's Chamber, 1857 (pencil & w/c on paper) by Rossetti, Dante Gabriel Charles (1828-82); 49.3x41.2 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Henry Burton (1578-1648) (engraving)
865104 Henry Burton (1578-1648) (engraving) by Hollar, Wenceslaus (1607-77) (after); (add.info.: Henry Burton (1578-1648) English Puritan divine

Catherine of Navarre, 1468 - 1517
3116244 Catherine of Navarre, 1468 - 1517.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen of Navarre. Hand writing sample and signature.)

The Cliff of Aval - Downstream Cliff - Etretat (Normandy, Seine Maritime) circa 1915
XEE4162910 The Cliff of Aval - Downstream Cliff - Etretat (Normandy, Seine Maritime) circa 1915 by French Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Excommunication of Emperor Frederic II of Hohenstaufen (1194-1250) in 1245 (Excommunication of Frederick II)
ELD4955105 The Excommunication of Emperor Frederic II of Hohenstaufen (1194-1250) in 1245 (Excommunication of Frederick II)

Highland Games at Stamford Bridge (engraving)
6016479 Highland Games at Stamford Bridge (engraving) by Dadd, S. T. (fl.1882-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: Highland Games at Stamford Bridge)

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In the quiet solitude of his library, Cervantes's Don Quixote immerses himself in tales of chivalry and adventure. Surrounded by shelves filled with knowledge and imagination, he dreams of becoming a knight errant, fighting windmills that he believes to be giants. As the Blackbird Song fills the air, its melodic notes transport him to a world where bravery knows no bounds. Adrien Demont's captivating painting captures the essence of Don Quixote's spirit as it hangs proudly in Melbourne's National Gallery of Victoria. The French artist brings this iconic literary character to life, showcasing his unwavering determination and noble heart. At Teatro Alla Scala Qpac, audiences are captivated by performances inspired by Cervantes' masterpiece. The timeless tale unfolds on stage, transporting spectators into a realm where dreams intertwine with reality. In Madrid's Plaza de Espana stands statues commemorating Don Quixote and his loyal squire Sancho Panza. These bronze figures pay homage to their enduring friendship and remind passersby of the power of loyalty and camaraderie. The grandeur of Westminster Abbey echoes with whispers from centuries past. Within its hallowed halls, knights like those depicted in medieval illustrations prepared for battle with weapons such as Morning Star - just as Don Quixote readied himself for imaginary quests against imagined foes. A figurine depicting Frederick the Great astride his horse reminds us that even great leaders can be influenced by stories like Don Quixote’s quest for justice and honor. This glazed porcelain artwork serves as a reminder that literature has an everlasting impact on society. William Hogarth’s masterful paintings depict pivotal moments from Cervantes' novel: Don Quixote releasing galley-slaves from their chains symbolizes freedom triumphing over oppression; while an unfortunate knight meets our hero amidst rocky terrain – illustrating both comedy and tragedy intertwined within this epic tale.