Antique "A Visit from the Inquisitors" by David Wynfield (1837-1887) engraving
Medium: Antique Steel Engraving on wove paper after the original sketch by Master Engraver J. Godfrey.
This beauty is not a modern print. This impression is over than 135 years old with sharp lines and crisp strike. Perfect addition to your walls! Condition- small tears on upper edge. Signs of age with discoloration/spotting (please refer to pictures). Overall decent, none of the imperfections impact the actual engraving.
Artist Biography:
David Wilkie Wynfield was the son of an Indian Army officer and a great nephew of Sir David Wilkie RA. After studying at Leigh’s art school in London, he exhibited paintings of historical and literary subjects from 1859. Although he continued to paint throughout his life, Wynfield is now best known for his striking photographic portraits of fellow artists, produced during the 1860s.
