L'Innominato, from "Illustrated London News" 1862

"L'Innominato" is a wood engraving by William Luson Thomas, published in the *Illustrated London News* in 1862. The print depicts a scene from Alessandro Manzoni’s novel, *The Betrothed*, in which the title character, an infamous criminal, seeks absolution from a cardinal. The detailed engraving captures the somber tone of the story, showcasing the emotional weight of the encounter between the two men. The work is a testament to Thomas’s skill in creating a visually compelling narrative through the medium of wood engraving. The piece is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.