Home > Arts > Literature > Books
Don Quixote attacks a windmill
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library
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
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 572402
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10005843
1605 1615 Armour Attack Attacking Cervantes Enemy Errant Fiction Giant Hero Horse Back Knight Prose Quixote Wind Mill Wind Mills
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Animals
> Farm
> Horses
> Related Images
> Animals
> Mammals
> Horse
> Related Images
> Arts
> Literature
> Books
> Arts
> Literature
EDITORS COMMENTS
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.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
