Sancho Panza is zijn ezel kwijt 1732 - 1733

This etching, "Sancho Panza is zijn ezel kwijt" by Bernard Picart (1673-1733), depicts a scene from Miguel de Cervantes' *Don Quixote*. Sancho Panza, the novel's comical sidekick, is shown desperately trying to retrieve his donkey, which has been stolen by the mischievous character Gines de Pasamonte. Picart, a Dutch artist, was known for his illustrative works, and this etching is a fine example of his detailed and expressive style. The artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a powerful and humorous reminder of the enduring legacy of *Don Quixote* and its enduring popularity.