The artwork titled “The Enchantment of Don Quixote” was created by Gustave Doré around the year 1868. This engraving, belonging to the Romanticism art movement and the illustration genre, is part of a private collection.
The artwork depicts a poignant scene featuring the character Don Quixote, a figure from the famous literary work “Don Quixote” by Miguel de Cervantes. The engraving shows an elderly man with a weathered face, sitting in what appears to be a confined, dimly lit space with hay strewn on the ground. His expression is one of contemplation or sorrow, as he leans against the bars that separate him from two onlookers. One of these onlookers, an older man with glasses and a hat reminiscent of Don Quixote’s iconic attire, watches the central figure intently with a subtle, empathetic smile, while the other figure peers curiously through the bars. The intricate detailing in the engraving emphasizes the emotion and the depth of the characters, capturing the Romanticism era’s characteristic focus on intense emotion and dramatic narratives.
