William Young Ottley after Thomas Wijck (Wyck) "A pedlar dancing, a boy hiding behind a column, an Italianate town behind." Etching on wove paper, c.1650 but later. Plate c. 4 3/4 x 4 1/2 inches. Comes with certificate of authenticity. Additional Notes: Thomas Wijck (also Thomas Wijk, or Thomas Wyck; 1616–1677) was a Dutch painter, a member of Dutch family of painters and draughtsmen. Ottley was significant in his day as a writer on art, and for the series of illustrated works which he published. He began with the first part of The Italian School of Design, a series of etchings by himself, after drawings by the old masters.