Paul before Felix, burlesqued

Paul before Felix, burlesqued

Item Information

Title:
Paul before Felix, burlesqued
Description:
This Hogarth engraved in the manner of Rembrandt was used as a subscription ticket "Paul before Felix." It proved so popular that he had to set a price on it and sell impressions separately.
Artist:
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764
Publisher:
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764
Name on Item:
Design'd & Etch'd in the rediculous manner of Rembrandt by Wm. Hogarth
Date:
(c) May 1, 1751
Format:
Prints
Genre:
Etchings
Mezzotints
Location:
Boston Public Library
Arts Department
Collection (local):
John D. Merriam Collection
Subjects:
Judicial proceedings
Spectators
Saints
Biblical events
Paul, the Apostle, Saint
Felix, Antonius, active 1st century
Extent:
1 print : etching and mezzotint ; plate mark 27 x 35 cm
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/5138jv45x
Terms of Use:
No Copyright - United States
No known copyright restrictions.
No known restrictions on use.
Publisher:
[William Hogarth]
Language:
English
Notes:
Title from catalogue raisonné.
Paulson: 191
Notes (date):
Date from item.
Notes (citation):
Paulson, Ronald. "Hogarth's Graphic Works." The Print Room, 1989, London.
Notes (object):
Fifth state. Receipt has been cut off and "Plate I" has been engraved in the left corner.
Identifier:
18_06_000113
Merriam Hogarth 9 (no longer used)
Barcode:
36666003779549