The Hidden Treasure

The Hidden Treasure

Artist: John Everett Millais

Engraver: The Dalziels

1864

Wood engraving

5 1/2 x 4 1/4 inches

Signed with monogram

Source: The Parables of Our Lord, Plate 6

Lines illustrated: "The kingdom of Heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field: the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy therof goeth and felleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field." — Matthew 13:44

Scanned image and text by Simon Cooke

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