A View of the Ruins of the Archiepiscopal Palace and of the Church of Wrotham in Kent, from Edward Hasted's, The History and Topographical Survey of the County of Kent, vols. 1-3 1777 - 1790

"A View of the Ruins of the Archiepiscopal Palace and of the Church of Wrotham in Kent" is an engraving created by John Bayly between 1777 and 1790. This artwork depicts the ruins of the Archiepiscopal Palace and the Church of Wrotham in Kent, England. The engraving was created for Edward Hasted's "The History and Topographical Survey of the County of Kent", demonstrating the importance of illustrating local history with visual documentation. Bayly’s meticulous attention to detail, including the trees, buildings, and even the faint outline of a stone wall, showcases the beauty and quiet desolation of the landscape. The print is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.