Thy Kingdom Come (Monument to Sir Thomas Barting)

About this work

This print shows a dramatic scene of swirling figures in mid-air, tangled in flowing robes. A central man looks upward with arms outstretched, while smaller figures clutch at him or float nearby. The background is dark and cloudy, with a few faint symbols like a sunburst and a crown. The whole image feels restless, like movement captured in stone. The title at the top reads *"Thy Kingdom Come"*, hinting this is a monument to someone important. The artist’s name, William Bond, is listed at the bottom, along with the year 1810. Look up engraving to see how artists like Bond used fine lines to create depth.