Hudibras Triomphante (from Samuel Butler's poem), William Hogarth (London 1697 - 1764) School of

Eighteenth-century English painter William Hogarth (London 1697 - 1764) School of Hudibras Triomphante (from a poem by Samuel Butler) Circa 1740, England Oil on canvas 62 x 50 cm - Framed 83 x 71 cm Full details (click HERE) The painting reports a rare iconographic testimony taken from the English satirical poem 'Hudibras', composed by the writer Samuel Butler between 1660 and 1680, and is a satire on the supporters of Cromwell and the Presbyterian Church. The poem, very popular in its time, tells of the exploits of Hudibras, a colonel in Cromwell's army, and his squire Ralpho, both involved in various comic misadventures in which their stupid, greedy and dishonest character emerges. Evident is the inspiration to Don Quixote, but unlike the work of Miguel de Cervantes, Butler includes many more references to current characters and events. Illustrated versions of the poem also became popular, such as the one published in London in 1726 with illustrations by William Hogarth, a painter famous for his narrative paintings and prints that skillfully satirized, highlighting the social and moral issues of his era. Hogarth, who excelled in creating sequential narrative series, skillfully organizing figures and symbolic elements to convey clear stories, produced a series of twelve engravings illustrating the adventures of Hudibras. Our painting is taken from one of these engravings published in 1726, entitled ''Hudibras Triomphante'': the protagonist, demonstrating his determination, has here arrested the violinist and is taking him to prison with his hands tied behind his back, while Ralpho attaches his violin to a block. Thus exhibited, the censored violin will be displayed as a lasting reminder of the musician's misdeeds. Print URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hudibras?variant=zh-tw#/media/File:Hudibras_Triumphant_-_William_Hogar... ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The painting is sold complete with a pleasant frame and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity and a descriptive iconographic sheet. We handle and organize the transport of the purchased works, both for Italy and abroad, through professional and insured carriers. If you wish to see this or other works in person, we will be happy to welcome you in our new gallery in Riva del Garda, in Viale Giuseppe Canella 18. We are waiting for you! Contact us for any information or to organize a visit, we will be happy to answer you. Follow us on : https://www.instagram.com/galleriacastelbarco/?hl=it https://www.facebook.com/galleriacastelbarco/