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Gil Blas embracing Brother Hilario and vignette with Antonie introduced to Gil Blas
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Gil Blas embracing Brother Hilario and vignette with Antonie introduced to Gil Blas

Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki · 1779 · etching; paper

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

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In Valencia, Gil Blas meets Don Raphael and Ambrosio von Lamela, who have entered a monastery. Gil Blas embraces Don Raphael, who calls himself Brother Hilario. In the background stands Ambrosio, who calls himself Brother Angelo. Right: Gil Blas receives his tenant Basilio, who introduces him to his daughter Antonie.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineGil Blas omhelst broeder Hilario en vignet met Antonie voorgesteld aan Gil Blas. 1779. Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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