Picaresque Collection

Return of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza
The return of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza -- Sancho kneels and raises his arms, no doubt relieved to be back home

Don Quixote on horseback with his lance
Don Quixote on horseback, galloping forward with his lance. Date: First published: 1605-1615

Woman in white dress, pink fichu and corsage, pink bonnet-chapeau. Handcoloured lithograph by A. Carrache after an illustration by Francois-Claudius Compte-Calix from Les Modes Parisienne sous le

Ms Arab 5847 f. 29, Burial of a plague victim, from Al Maqamat (The Meetings) by Al-Hariri, c. 1240 (gouache on paper)
CHT179386 Ms Arab 5847 f.29, Burial of a plague victim, from Al Maqamat (The Meetings) by Al-Hariri, c.1240 (gouache on paper) by Al-Wasiti, Yahya ibn Mahmud (13th Century); Bibliotheque Nationale

English tourists watch Scottish fishermen opening pearl oysters on the Isle of Skye, Scotland
6337626 English tourists watch Scottish fishermen opening pearl oysters on the Isle of Skye, Scotland by Read, William (19th century); (add.info)

English tourist in a bird basket in a gannet hunt on St Kilda
6337588 English tourist in a bird basket in a gannet hunt on St Kilda by Read, William (19th century); (add.info.: English tourist riding in a bird basket in a gannet or guga hunt on the isle of St)

English tourists see Scots dancing to bagpipe music on the bank of the Caledonian Canal from Fort William to Inverness
6337600 English tourists see Scots dancing to bagpipe music on the bank of the Caledonian Canal from Fort William to Inverness, Scotland by Read

English tourists attacked by Northern gannets in the Orkneys
6337581 English tourists attacked by Northern gannets in the Orkneys by Read, William (19th century); (add.info.: English tourists losing hats)

English tourists falling overboard on a boat in choppy seas near the basalt pillars of Staffa, Inner Hebrides
6337585 English tourists falling overboard on a boat in choppy seas near the basalt pillars of Staffa, Inner Hebrides by Read

English tourists in a boat riding the whirlpool at the Strait of Corryvreckan between Jura and Scarba, Scotland
6337611 English tourists in a boat riding the whirlpool at the Strait of Corryvreckan between Jura and Scarba, Scotland by Read

English tourists robbed by an innkeeper in the Scottish highlands
6337619 English tourists robbed by an innkeeper in the Scottish highlands by Williams, Charles (1776-1820); (add.info.: English tourists robbed by an innkeeper in the Scottish highlands)

English tourists hunting in the highlands of Scotland
6337616 English tourists hunting in the highlands of Scotland by Williams, Charles (1776-1820); (add.info.: English tourists hunting in the highlands of Scotland)

English tourists with a rusty ancient sword near Holyrood
A Scottish mason informing English tourists that their rusty ancient falchion sword is a modern blade by Andrea Ferrara in front of Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh

English tourists see Scots dancing to bagpipe music on the bank of the Caledonian Canal from Fort William to Inverness, Scotland. Doctor Prosody meets a highland wedding on the Calidonian Canal

English tourists and Scot in tartan jacket sailing on Loch Leven in the Scottish highlands. View of Loch Leven Castle in the background

English tourists meeting a clan chieftain on the Isle
English tourist in a tartan kilt meeting a clan chieftain outside a medieval castle on the Isle of Mull, Inner Hebrides, Scotland. Doctor Prosody visits a chieftain of the Isle of Mull

English tourist in a bird basket in a gannet hunt
English tourist riding in a bird basket in a gannet or guga hunt on the isle of St. Kilda, Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Doctor Factobends recantation in the bird basket, St. Kildd

English tourists defacing an ancient tomb on the isle
English tourists defacing an ancient tomb with hammer and chisel on the isle of Iona, Inner Hebrides, Scotland. Doctor Prosody clears up the antiquities of Iona

English tourists on a boat near the basalt pillars
English tourists falling overboard on a boat in choppy seas near the basalt pillars of Staffa, Inner Hebrides. Doctor Prosody proves the inconvenience of a timid companion at Staffa

English tourists watch fishermen opening pearl oysters
English tourists watch Scottish fishermen opening pearl oysters on the Isle of Skye, Scotland. Doctor Prosody fishing for pearls in the Isle of Sky

English tourists hunting in the highlands of Scotland, caught by a Scottish gamekeeper in tartan kilt and gaiters. Doctor Prosody taken for a poacher in the neighbourhood of Stirling

English tourists in a boat riding the whirlpool at the Strait of Corryvreckan between Jura and Scarba, Scotland. Doctor Prosody in peril at Corryvreckan

English tourists attacked by Northern gannets in the Orkneys
English tourists losing hats and wigs when attacked by Northern gannets in the Orkneys. Seabirds protecting their nests and eggs. Doctor Prosody attacked by Soland fowl in the Orkneys

English tourists dining in a medieval baronial room in Scotland
6337608 English tourists dining in a medieval baronial room in Scotland by Williams, Charles (1776-1820); (add.info.: English tourists dining in a medieval baronial room in Scotland)

English tourists defacing an ancient tomb with hammer and chisel on the isle of Iona, Inner Hebrides, Scotland
6337591 English tourists defacing an ancient tomb with hammer and chisel on the isle of Iona, Inner Hebrides, Scotland by Williams

Ms Ar 5847, Childbirth, from Al Maqamat (The Meetings) by Al-Hariri, c
CHT187397 Ms Ar 5847, Childbirth, from Al Maqamat (The Meetings) by Al-Hariri, c.1240 (gouache on vellum) by Al-Wasiti, Yahya ibn Mahmud (13th Century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Title page and Frontispiece for The History of the most Remarkable Life
XJF440683 Title page and Frontispiece for The History of the most Remarkable Life and Extraordinary Adventures of the truly Honourable Colonel Jaque by Daniel Defoe

A chalet, scene from a manuscript of the Maqamat of Al-Harari
STC172980 A chalet, scene from a manuscript of the Maqamat of Al-Harari, engraved by Lestel, published by Lemercier, Paris (colour litho) by Persian School

Scenes taken from a manuscript of the Maqamat of Al-Hariri, engraved by Lestel
STC172979 Scenes taken from a manuscript of the Maqamat of Al-Hariri, engraved by Lestel, published by Lemercier, Paris (colour litho) by Persian School

A Scottish mason informing English tourists that their rusty ancient falchion sword is a modern blade by Andrea Ferrara
6337604 A Scottish mason informing English tourists that their rusty ancient falchion sword is a modern blade by Andrea Ferrara in front of Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh by Williams

English tourists and Scot in tartan jacket sailing on Loch Leven in the Scottish highlands
6337598 English tourists and Scot in tartan jacket sailing on Loch Leven in the Scottish highlands by Williams, Charles (1776-1820); (add.info)

Illustration for Gil Blas (colour litho)
5222045 Illustration for Gil Blas (colour litho) by Leloir, Maurice (1853-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arrivee au Chateau de Lirias)

Alain-Rene Lesage, portrait (colour litho)
5222032 Alain-Rene Lesage, portrait (colour litho) by Leloir, Maurice (1853-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alain-Rene Lesage, portrait)

English tourist in a tartan kilt meeting a clan chieftain outside a medieval castle on the Isle of Mull
6337595 English tourist in a tartan kilt meeting a clan chieftain outside a medieval castle on the Isle of Mull, Inner Hebrides, Scotland by Williams

Ms Ar 5847 fol. 5, Abu Zayd in the library at Basra, from The Maqamat
CHT245023 Ms Ar 5847 fol.5, Abu Zayd in the library at Basra, from The Maqamat (The Meetings) by Al-Hariri, c.1240 (gouache on paper) by Al-Wasiti

The doctors visit to his patient, scene from The Maqamat
CHT176048 The doctors visit to his patient, scene from The Maqamat by Al-Hariri (gouache on vellum) by Persian School, (14th century); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna

Illustration for Gil Blas (colour litho)
5222039 Illustration for Gil Blas (colour litho) by Leloir, Maurice (1853-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aux Mains des Brigands)

Illustration for Gil Blas (colour litho)
5222037 Illustration for Gil Blas (colour litho) by Leloir, Maurice (1853-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bataille de Gil Blas et du Medecin)

Cover of the first part of the work Guzman Alfarache Mateo Aleman, published in 1601

Title Page for Moll Flanders by Daniel Defoe, published 1722 (printed paper)
XJF440699 Title Page for Moll Flanders by Daniel Defoe, published 1722 (printed paper) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lazarillo De Tormes
The authorship of this picaresque novel, telling the story of a colourful rogue, remains a mystery, but it has become a classic though banned by the Inquisition. Date: first published 1554

Charles Dickens (1812-1870). Martin Chuzzlewit, 1843-1844
Charles Dickens (1812-1870). Illustration by Balmad. Character Mr. Pecksniff in the novel Martin Chuzzlewit, 1843-1844. La Ilustracion Iberica, 1898. Colored engraving

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"Embarking on a picaresque adventure, the return of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza takes us back to the enchanting world of chivalry. With Don Quixote on horseback, his lance held high, they traverse landscapes filled with both beauty and danger. A woman in a white dress adorned with a pink fichu and corsage adds an air of mystery to their journey. Drawing inspiration from Lazarillo De Tormes, this tale unfolds like a series of captivating episodes. Just as Al-Hariri's illustrations depict scenes from "The Meetings, " our protagonists encounter various encounters along their path. From witnessing the burial of a plague victim to observing a bustling slave market, each moment is rich in detail and intrigue. Venturing beyond borders, English tourists immerse themselves in Scottish culture. They marvel at Scottish fishermen skillfully opening pearl oysters on the Isle of Skye while being captivated by the breathtaking sight of gannet hunts on St Kilda. The rhythmic sounds of bagpipe music accompany them as they witness Scots dancing along the banks of Caledonian Canal. However, not all is smooth sailing for these intrepid travelers. They find themselves under attack by Northern gannets in the Orkneys and face perilous moments when falling overboard into choppy seas near Staffa's basalt pillars. Yet even amidst such challenges, their spirit remains unyielding. Their final daring escapade brings them to ride through the exhilarating whirlpool at Corryvreckan Strait between Jura and Scarba—a testament to their unwavering thirst for adventure. In this picaresque odyssey that spans cultures and landscapes alike, we are reminded that life's greatest stories unfold when we embrace uncertainty and embark upon extraordinary journeys.