The medieval character of sandys’ wood engravings is based on his appreciation and study of the work of northern renaissance artist albrecht dürer (1471–1528), specifically his "melencholia i. " this scene illustrates a poem with religious overtones by dinah maria mulock in which a young woman contemplates her life and faith. (see references). Date: 1862. Dimensions: composition: height: 3.9 in (10 cm); width: 4.9 in (12.5 cm) sheet: height: 4.2 in (10.7 cm); width: 5.1 in (13.1 cm). Medium: engraving on wood. Collection: Delaware Art Museum. Frederick Sandys - Until Her Death
