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'Credulity, Superstition and Fanaticism. A medley', 1762. Artist: William Hogarth

'Credulity, Superstition and Fanaticism. A medley', 1762. Artist: William Hogarth

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
  1. William Hogarth, attributed to: British; English: Artist, painter, engraver
After
  1. William Hogarth: British; English: Artist, painter, engraver
Subject
  1. Mary Tofts: British: Rabbit-breeder
Medium
  1. Engraving
Picture Type
  1. Satire
Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe United Kingdom England Greater London London City of Westminster Westminster

  1. 51 29 09 N , 000 08 01 W
Category Hierarchy

Science & Nature Animal Life

Religion & Belief Christianity

Religion & Belief Magic & Witchcraft

Artistic Representations Satires

Locations & Buildings Other

People Other

Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3625x4808
File Size : 51,062kb

Aliases

  1. 25122
  1. 0220000141
  1. 1-237-229
  1. 1237229
  1. 141
  1. 25122
  1. A3
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