Don Quixote
by Scott Gustafson
| Renowned for his paintings inspired
from children’s literature, Gustafson turns this time to a classic of
adult fiction, Cervantes’ "Don Quixote." Scott has
interpreted the famous "tilting at windmills" passage when
Quixote declares to his servant Sancho that he will do battle with the
many-armed giant. "Cervantes made Quixote a figure both ridiculous
and admirable," Scott says, "and I’ve tried to capture both
those qualities. The scrawny rooster on the lower right represents
Quixote’s foolish, macho intention to impress the lady in his life. At
the same time, I’ve set the scene at sunset, suggesting we’re seeing
the last shining moments of chivalry." Is Quixote the only one who
experiences flights of fancy? Look closely at one of the clouds in the
distance, and you just might see the outlines of a giant wielding a
club.
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