The Lottery 

"The Lottery," an engraving by William Hogarth, satirizes the social and economic ills of 18th-century Britain. The composition is a complex tableau filled with allegorical figures, many of them engaged in the lottery, a popular form of gambling that often led to financial ruin. The central figure, Fortune, sits on a throne atop a pedestal, while other figures represent various vices such as Greed, Sloth, and Fraud. This satirical work highlights the dangers of gambling and the allure of quick riches, themes that resonate with audiences even today.