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Frontispiece by Dubercelle for The Devil upon Two Sticks, c. 1787 (engraving)
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Frontispiece by Dubercelle for The Devil upon Two Sticks, c. 1787 (engraving)
5864435 Frontispiece by Dubercelle for The Devil upon Two Sticks, c.1787 (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: 1707 novel " Le diable boiteux" by Alain Rene Lesage (1668-1747) after " El Diablo Cojuelo" by Louis Velez de Guevara (1579-1644),
Don Cleophas Leandro Perez Zambullo, a Madrid student hides in an attic while escaping the apartment of Donna Thomasa. He frees demon king Asmodeus from a bottle who expresses his gratitude by flying him over the rooftops of Madrid and showing him the lives and characters of the inhabitants.); eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22337702
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Astrology Attic Crutches Demon Devil Dwarf Eighteenth Farce Globe Le Sage Lesage Magic Magician Skylight Alain Rene
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This engraving, titled "Frontispiece by Dubercelle for The Devil upon Two Sticks" takes us on a journey through the mystical world of Alain Rene Lesage's 1707 novel. Created in c. 1787 by the French School, this print showcases the intricate details and artistic skill of its creator. The scene depicted here transports us to Madrid, where Don Cleophas Leandro Perez Zambullo finds himself hiding in an attic after escaping from Donna Thomasa's apartment. It is within these walls that he encounters Asmodeus, the demon king who has been freed from a bottle. As a gesture of gratitude, Asmodeus carries Don Cleophas over the rooftops of Madrid, revealing to him the lives and characters of its inhabitants. The artist masterfully captures this magical moment with elements such as skylights illuminating their path and a globe symbolizing their exploration beyond earthly boundaries. We also see hints of astrology with celestial symbols scattered throughout the composition. Notably, there are intriguing figures present in this image: a dwarf on crutches representing otherworldly beings and smoke billowing around them suggesting enchantment or sorcery at play. Through this frontispiece engraving, we are invited into a world where reality intertwines with fantasy—a farcical tale filled with devilish intrigue and supernatural wonders. It serves as both an invitation to delve into Lesage's literary masterpiece and as an exquisite example of 18th-century artistry capturing moments
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