Queen Catherine, Cardinal Wolsey and Cardinal Campeius (Shakespeare, King Henry VIII, Act 3, Scene 1) 1796

This 1796 engraving by Robert Thew depicts a dramatic scene from Shakespeare's play *King Henry VIII*. The artwork focuses on Queen Catherine, Cardinal Wolsey, and Cardinal Campeius during a pivotal moment in the play. Queen Catherine, dressed in a white gown, stands defiantly as she is confronted by the Cardinals. Thew's use of detailed etching and cross-hatching enhances the emotional intensity of the scene, drawing viewers into the intricate power dynamics of the Tudor court. This piece, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a testament to the enduring influence of Shakespeare and the artistic power of printmaking.