Saint Christopher and the king before 1885

"Saint Christopher and the King" is a black and white photograph, taken before 1885, by Frederick Hollyer (1838-1933). The image depicts a scene of two figures, one standing in armor, the other in a robe, with a crowd of people in the background. Hollyer was known for his portrait photography and for his work in the photogravure process, a technique that allowed for high-quality reproduction of images. The artwork's small size, 236 mm by 174 mm, suggests that it may be a reproduction or a page from a book. This piece is likely from a book illustrating a poem or story, as it has a verse printed alongside the artwork.