1726
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Hudibras beats Sidrophel and his man Whacum is a 1726 ink by William Hogarth, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching depicts a chaotic scene with four figures in a room. On the left, a man in a hat and coat sits at a table, while another man in a similar attire stands beside him. In the center, a figure with a long white beard and a pointed hat sits at a table, and to his right, a man in a hat and coat stands with a sword. The room is cluttered with various objects, including a globe, a book, and a sword. In the foreground, a small cat is visible, and in the background, a skeleton can be seen. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of tension and conflict. This etching is characteristic of the Baroque movement, which is known for its dramatic and emotive depictions of scenes.
William Hogarth (; 10 November 1697 – 26 October 1764) was an English painter, engraver, satirist, cartoonist and writer.
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