The Child's Prayer, from "Illustrated London News" 1862

"The Child's Prayer," an 1862 wood engraving by William Luson Thomas, depicts a young boy kneeling in prayer at the foot of his bed. The scene is rendered in a realistic style, with detailed attention to the boy's clothing and the textures of the bed and surrounding furniture. Thomas's work is characterized by its focus on domestic scenes and its sentimental approach to subject matter. The engraving is a powerful example of the Victorian fascination with childhood innocence and religious devotion.