Beautiful, detailed steel engraving from the picture by Charles Landseer.
Andrew Marvell was elected a member of Parliament for Hull in the reign of Charles II. His opposition to the profligacy and corruption of the court and administration was so strong and determined that an attempt was made by the Government to bring him over, by means of bribery, to it side.
In this picture we see the Lord Treasurer Danby, sent by the King, with a particular message from himself, and to request his acceptance of a thousand guineas.
Printed on heavyweight ivory/cream stock. Reverse side is blank.
Title (printed below image): The Temptation of Andrew Marvell
Publication: The Art Journal
Publication Year: 1864
Publisher: London: Virtue & Co., Ltd.
Approximate Page Size (in inches): 12.75 x 9
Approximate Image Size (in inches): 9.25 x 7.5
Condition: Excellent.
Library blind stamp* in margin goes partially into image area, but does not detract from the beauty of this print.
*blind stamp: A colorless impression that is embossed on paper.
