1747
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Industrious 'Prentice performing the Dutyof a Christian is a 1747 ink by William Hogarth, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a busy workshop scene. A young apprentice reads a book to an older man, while another worker looks on. In the background, a group of people work at a bench, and a large window lets in light. The walls are lined with shelves of tools and odd objects, and the room feels packed with activity. The title at the top, *"The Industrious 'Prentice performing the Duty of a Christian,"* hints this print was meant to teach a lesson. The apprentice’s focus on reading suggests hard work and learning go together. Next, look up etching, drypoint, aquatint to see how artists like Hogarth made prints like this.
William Hogarth (; 10 November 1697 – 26 October 1764) was an English painter, engraver, satirist, cartoonist and writer.
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