This 1868 chromolithograph measuring 66 × 39 cm is entirely drawn in crayon, with remarkable precision throughout (counted 21 working colours, including gold, one of the most impressive prints of the collection). Fine needle-scratching is visible in the grass, and dense shadows in the foreground contrast with vibrant gold highlights and layered blues.
The interplay of vivid red and yellow-green creates striking chromatic depth, with a richness unattainable by offset printing. Fabrics shimmer with saturated colour; angels' robes feature pastel tones built through multiple layers. Fine pen lines are reserved for contours, while tonal modelling relies on masterful colour superposition – a testament to the print’s manual craftsmanship carried out by The Arundel Society.
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