Plate 2 1788

"Supper, as given at the Pantheon, by the Knights of the Bath, on the 26th of May, 1788" is a satirical print by British artist James Gillray, created in 1788. The print depicts a banquet of the Knights of the Bath, a British order of chivalry, at the Pantheon in London, with each figure caricatured for comedic effect. Gillray’s satirical work was widely circulated in his day, and he was known for his critical commentary on political and social issues. This piece is now part of the permanent collection at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.