Las Bodas de Camacho c. 1855

"Las Bodas de Camacho" (c. 1855) is a lithograph by French artist Célestin Nanteuil (1813-1873). The image depicts a scene from Miguel de Cervantes's novel "Don Quixote", specifically the wedding feast of Camacho. In the foreground, a donkey stands near a dead goose, while a man sits and eats grapes. The background features a bustling scene of wedding guests in a rural setting. Nanteuil's lithographic style is evident in the detailed depiction of the figures and the dramatic use of light and shadow. This work exemplifies the popularity of literary illustrations in the 19th century, as well as the artist's skill in capturing the spirit of Cervantes's narrative.