Natural Worship 1794

"Natural Worship" (1794) by Jean-Baptiste Mallet is an etching that depicts a scene of a group of people gathered for a ceremony. The scene is set within a grand hall, with columns and drapery, and the focus is on the central figure addressing the crowd. This piece is a satirical commentary on the religious practices of the time, highlighting the theatricality and artifice of ceremony. The etching's detailed composition and use of shading create a sense of realism, drawing viewers into the scene.