L'Enfant Trouvé:–a Sample of Roman Charity!–or–the Misfortune of Not Being Born with Marks of "the Talents" 1808

This satirical etching, "L'Enfant Trouvé:–a Sample of Roman Charity!–or–the Misfortune of Not Being Born with Marks of "the Talents", by the English artist James Gillray was created in 1808. The caricature depicts a group of men, including a priest, examining an infant in a basket. It is a scathing social commentary on the treatment of abandoned children in early 19th century England. This political cartoon is a prime example of Gillray's sharp wit and masterful use of caricature in his social and political commentary, often targeting the English monarchy, high society, and the clergy.