The Chronicles Being Read to the King (Dalziels' Bible Gallery)
Drawings and PrintsPrints1865–81

By Camden Press|Scribner and Welford|Dalziel Brothers|Arthur Boyd Houghton (British|American|British|British, born India)

The Chronicles Being Read to the King (Dalziels' Bible Gallery) is a prints created in 1865–81 using wood engraving on india paper, mounted on thin card measuring Image: 7 3/4 × 6 7/8 in. (19.7 × 17.5 cm) India sheet: 9… attributed to Camden Press|Scribner and Welford|Dalziel Brothers|Arthur Boyd Houghton (British|American|British|British, born India) — now part of the Drawings and Prints collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumWood engraving on India paper, mounted on thin card
DimensionsImage: 7 3/4 × 6 7/8 in. (19.7 × 17.5 cm) India sheet: 9 3/4 × 8 7/16 in. (24.7 × 21.5 cm) Mount: 16 7/16 in. × 12 15/16 in. (41.8 × 32.8 cm)
ClassificationPrints
DepartmentDrawings and Prints
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 1926
Date1865–81

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses The Chronicles Being Read to the King (Dalziels' Bible Gallery)?

The Chronicles Being Read to the King (Dalziels' Bible Gallery) is housed in the Drawings and Prints department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was The Chronicles Being Read to the King (Dalziels' Bible Gallery) created?

The Chronicles Being Read to the King (Dalziels' Bible Gallery) dates to 1865–81.

What material is The Chronicles Being Read to the King (Dalziels' Bible Gallery) made from?

The Chronicles Being Read to the King (Dalziels' Bible Gallery) is crafted from wood engraving on india paper, mounted on thin card.

Is The Chronicles Being Read to the King (Dalziels' Bible Gallery) in the public domain?

The Chronicles Being Read to the King (Dalziels' Bible Gallery) is in the public domain and can be freely used.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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