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Royalty, Episcopacy and Law by William Hogarth, 1724 (engraving)
3521501 Royalty, Episcopacy and Law by William Hogarth, 1724 (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); (add.info.: Royalty, Episcopacy and Law by William Hogarth. Dated 1724. Hogarth even attacks Britain's monarchy and its supporters. He lampoons King George I, shown with a guinea coin for a head, holding a sceptre and an orb; a bishop, resting his leg on an over stuffed pillow; and a narcissistic lawyer in lavish costume, having a mallet for a head.); Universal History Archive/UIG
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18th Centuries Anticleric Anticlericalism Hogarth William 1697 1764 House Of Hanover King George I Monarchic Printmaker Royalism Satirist William Hogarth Britisch Britisch Egnland George I Of Great Britain Uk United Kingdom
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Royalty, Episcopacy and Law - A Scathing Satire on British Monarchy
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. This print captures William Hogarth's iconic engraving titled "Royalty, Episcopacy and Law" created in 1724. In this satirical masterpiece, Hogarth fearlessly criticizes Britain's monarchy and its supporters with biting wit. The image depicts King George I as a figure with a guinea coin for a head, holding both a sceptre and an orb. This clever portrayal symbolizes the king's obsession with wealth and power. Next to him stands a bishop nonchalantly resting his leg on an overstuffed pillow, representing the complacency of the Church. Finally, we see a narcissistic lawyer adorned in lavish attire but sporting a mallet for a head – an ingenious metaphor highlighting the manipulative nature of legal professionals. Hogarth's work is known for its scathing satire and social commentary, challenging societal norms of his time. Through this piece, he exposes corruption within the monarchy while also critiquing religious institutions and legal systems. The black-and-white aesthetic adds depth to Hogarth's intricate engravings, emphasizing the contrast between light and shadow that further enhances the dramatic impact of his message. As viewers delve into this thought-provoking artwork from the 18th century, they are invited to reflect upon themes such as anticlericalism, abuse of power by monarchs or politicians alike across Europe at that time period. Overall, "Royalty, Episcopacy and Law" remains an enduring testament to Hogarth's artistic genius as well as his unwavering commitment to exposing societal flaws through visual storytelling.
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