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Don Quixote at the wedding of Camacho
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Don Quixote at the wedding of Camacho

Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki · 1770 · etching; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Quiteria loved Basilio, but was forced to marry the rich Camacho. Out of love grief Basilio stabs himself with his sword and asks Quiteria to marry him so he can die happily. As soon as the priest has blessed the marriage Basilio stands up healthy and well again. Numbered in the lower left: 9.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineDon Quichot op de bruiloft van Kamacho. 1770. Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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