'Credulity, Superstition and Fanaticism. A medley', 1762. Artist: William Hogarth
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1-237-229 - The London Archives (City of London)/Heritage Images
'Credulity, Superstition and Fanaticism. A medley', 1762; Methodist meeting at Whitefield's Tabernacle on Tottenham Court Road, London. In the pulpit a man is preaching, holding images of a witch and a demon whilst the congregation listen to him below. In the foreground, Mary Tofts gives birth to rabbits in an illustration of the famous hoax she pulled off in 1726; many believed that it was actually true. Second and final state of plate.
Image Details
People Information
Creator
- William Hogarth: British; English: Artist, painter, engraver
After
- William Hogarth: British; English: Artist, painter, engraver
Subject
- Mary Tofts: British: Rabbit-breeder
Geographic Hierarchy
World Europe United Kingdom England Greater London London City of Westminster Westminster
- 51 29 09 N , 000 08 01 W
Category Hierarchy
Religion & Belief Christianity
Religion & Belief Magic & Witchcraft
Artistic Representations Satires
Digital Image Size
Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3625x4808
File Size : 51,062kb
Aliases
- 25122
- 0220000141
- 1-237-229
- 1237229
- 141
- 25122
- A3
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