{"product_id":"don-quixote-consults-the-enchanted-head-at-don-antonio-morenos-place-augustin-de-saint-aubin","title":"Don Quixote consults the enchanted head at Don Antonio Moreno's place - Augustin de Saint-Aubin","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn eighteenth-century etching by Augustin de Saint-Aubin depicting a scene from Don Quixote, featuring fine line work and detailed interior design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Augustin de Saint-Aubin depicts a scene from Miguel de Cervantes's novel, Don Quixote. The narrative moment shows the protagonist consulting an enchanted head at the residence of Don Antonio Moreno in Barcelona. Saint-Aubin, a prominent French draughtsman and engraver, captures the theatricality of the eighteenth-century interior with precision. The composition is framed by heavy drapery at the top, which draws the eye down to the central group gathered around the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon Quixote, identifiable by his armour, leans forward to address the mysterious object. The surrounding figures, dressed in period-appropriate attire, exhibit varied reactions, from curiosity to amusement. The room is decorated with wall panels, framed pictures, and busts, reflecting the refined taste of the era. Saint-Aubin employs fine cross-hatching to define the shadows and textures of the clothing, the heavy curtains, and the patterned rug beneath the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print is marked with 'No. 18' at the top, indicating its role as an illustration within a larger literary volume. The artist's signature, 'De St Aubin Sc', appears in the lower right corner. This work demonstrates the technical skill required for book illustration during the late eighteenth century, where the engraver had to balance narrative clarity with the limitations of the medium. The scene is rendered with a focus on the social dynamics of the characters, providing a visual interpretation of the literary source material that was popular among contemporary readers. The attention to detail in the furniture and the architectural elements provides a sense of place, grounding the fantastical element of the enchanted head within a domestic setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/apotheosis-of-hercules-giovanni-domenico-tiepolo\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eApotheosis of Hercules - Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo — Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-marriage-of-the-emperor-frederick-barbarossa-to-beatrice-of-burgundy-giovanni-battista-tiepolo\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Marriage of the Emperor Frederick Barbarossa to Beatrice of Burgundy - Giovanni Battista Tiepolo — Giovanni Battista Tiepolo\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Augustin de Saint-Aubin","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58606983610703,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58606991868239,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58606991901007,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58606991933775,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58606991966543,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58606991999311,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58606992032079,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58606992064847,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58606992097615,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58606992130383,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58606992163151,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58606992195919,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Don-Quixote-consults-the-enchanted-head-at-Don-Antonio-Moreno-s-place_Poster_CompositorV1_1788133367016.jpg?v=1788133794","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/don-quixote-consults-the-enchanted-head-at-don-antonio-morenos-place-augustin-de-saint-aubin","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}