Quixote & Windmills
Poster Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Quixote & Windmills
He attacks the windmills
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 581748
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10028007
1605 Attacks Cervantes Panza Quixote Sancho Wind Mills
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative print, titled "Don Quixote and the Windmills," depicts the legendary Spanish literary character Don Quixote in the midst of his famous encounter with the windmills. Hailing from the pen of the inimitable Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, published in 1605, Don Quixote is a seminal work of fiction that continues to captivate readers around the world. In this scene, Don Quixote, accompanied by his loyal and ever-faithful squire Sancho Panza, mistakes the windmills for giants and charges at them with his lance, embodying his delusional belief in chivalric romance. Don Quixote, a nobleman driven to madness by his unyielding devotion to the chivalric code, dons an old suit of armor and sets out on a series of adventures with Sancho Panza by his side. In this iconic episode, he mistakes the windmills for giants, a common occurrence in his delusional state. With unwavering determination, he charges at them, his lance held high, ready to do battle. Sancho Panza, the voice of reason, tries to dissuade his master from this folly, but to no avail. The windmills, however, are not idle spectators in this tale. Their sails, spinning in the wind, create an illusion of movement that amplifies Don Quixote's hallucination. The scene is a poignant reminder of the power of imagination and the consequences of living in a world of fantasies. This print, a beautiful testament to the enduring legacy of Don Quixote, invites us to reflect on the power of literature and the human spirit. With its intricate details and rich colors, it transports us back to the 16th century, allowing us to witness this iconic moment in history unfold before our very eyes.
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.
