1723
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Inside of a Mosque is a 1723 ink by William Hogarth, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a crowded room with people dressed in old-fashioned clothes. Some are standing, some are kneeling, and one person is lying on the floor. The space has tall windows with bars, and a chandelier hangs from the ceiling. A man in a turban stands near a doorway, while others seem to be praying or gesturing toward him. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth, making the scene look almost three-dimensional. This kind of detailed linework is called cross-hatching. Look up technique: cross-hatching to see how it works.
William Hogarth (; 10 November 1697 – 26 October 1764) was an English painter, engraver, satirist, cartoonist and writer.
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