Frederick sandys was one of the most gifted illustrators of the pre-raphaelite circle. The medieval character of sandys’ wood engravings is based on his appreciation and study of the work of albrecht dürer (1471–1528). This image accompanied a poem based on the greek myth in which cassandra admonishes helen of troy for her role in bringing about the trojan war. (see references). Date: 1866. Dimensions: composition: height: 6.9 in (17.6 cm); width: 4.8 in (12.3 cm) sheet: height: 7.1 in (18.2 cm); width: 5.1 in (13 cm). Medium: engraving on wood. Collection: Delaware Art Museum. Frederick Sandys - Helen and Cassandra
