STEEL ENGRAVING – “A VISIT FROM THE INQUISITORS”. - ” from the painting by D. W. Wynfield, engraved by, J. Godfrey, published in 1886.  This engraving is in excellent condition.  The picture measures 10 1/4”x 6”, and is matted to 11” x 14” for easy framing. 

     David W. Wynfield, a grand-nephew of Sir David Wilkie, shows much of Sir David’s feeling in the composition of this subject—notice the shadow of the old man on the wall, which produces a grotesque reflection of serious subject—and has, besides, a reputation of his own, independent of that of the great English genre painter.   He is careful in studying costumes, like Escosura, for example, though his frankness and sincerity are in contrast with the counterparts so often found in the well—known Frenchman.  Such an effect as the lamp-light on the upturned face of the aged prisoner is particularly characteristic.  The color is not noticeable for vitality or luster, but the still-life of the interior of the old house is most diligently and skillfully portrayed.   The most of those people are Protestants who have been suspected by the priests of the Inquisition, whose stand in an adjoining apartment listening  to the religious worship of these godly men and women, in order to make a charge against them; or, rather, they are ready on the instant to rush in, seize them hand and foot, and hurry them of to the dungeon.  Mr. Wynfield, it may be added, has perhaps inherited some of the Scotch traits of his distinguished ancestor, and paints this scene with true Protestant feeling and Puritan memories.  Mr. Wynfield was born in 1837.   He has exhibited frequently at the Royal Academy, London, since 1863.  “A Visit from the Inquisitors” was painted in 1875.

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