The Idle 'Prentice at Play in the Church Yard (Industry and Idleness, plate 3) 1747

"The Idle 'Prentice at Play in the Church Yard" (1747) is the third engraving in William Hogarth's series *Industry and Idleness*. It depicts a group of young men gambling and engaging in other illicit activities while a church service is taking place. The engraving, which is part of a series, is a satirical commentary on the consequences of idleness and the importance of hard work. This engraving is a fine example of Hogarth's social commentary through the medium of engraving, which became an important genre during the 18th century.