Prince Hal and Poins Surprise Falstaff with Doll Tearsheet 1795

This 1795 engraving by William Satchwell Leney, titled "Prince Hal and Poins Surprise Falstaff with Doll Tearsheet", depicts a scene from Shakespeare's play "Henry IV, Part 2". The image showcases Falstaff, a well-known character for his love of food and drink, seated with a woman while holding a glass of wine. The surprise is conveyed through the gestures of the two men in the background, who appear to be watching the scene unfold. The engraving is considered a fine example of 18th-century printmaking and provides a visual interpretation of one of Shakespeare's most beloved works.