The Funeral of Chrystom & Marcella vindicating herself., William Hogarth, circa 1726

The funeral of chrysostom; the young goatherd chrysostom lying on a bier at centre, papers under his left hand, his unrequited love the shepherdess marcela standing at left, defending herself against the charge of being hard-hearted; at right a group of men listening, including quixote, pleased with her account, and sancho, drying his eyes; two gravediggers by the grave at left, mountainous landscape beyond; proposed illustration to 'don quixote'. C. 1726; this state published 1756 or after etching and engraving. Date: circa 1726. Dimensions: Height: 249 mm; Width: 185 mm. Medium: paper. Depicted People: Miguel de Cervantes. Collection: British Museum. The Funeral of Chrystom & Marcella vindicating herself. (BM Cc,2.246)