Don Quichot en de leeuwenkar 1770

"Don Quichot en de leeuwenkar" is an etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki from 1770. The print depicts the famed character Don Quixote facing a lion in a cage on a wagon. This scene is inspired by the novel "Don Quixote" by Miguel de Cervantes, in which the delusional knight-errant faces many fantastical challenges. Chodowiecki was known for his detailed and expressive etchings that captured the spirit of the literary and historical scenes he depicted. This print, part of a series illustrating "Don Quixote," is a prime example of his mastery of the medium. The work highlights the interplay between reality and imagination, a key theme in Cervantes's work, and provides a humorous look at the character of Don Quixote.