Scholars at a Lecture 

"Scholars at a Lecture" is a satirical etching by British artist William Hogarth. The work depicts a group of scholars in a lecture hall, all of whom are exaggeratedly portrayed with comical expressions and gestures. The scene satirizes the intellectual pretensions of the time, suggesting that scholarship can be a source of vanity and self-importance. The work is a prime example of Hogarth's signature style of social commentary and sharp wit, and is considered one of his most significant works.