Hudibras in Tribulation (Seventeen Small Illustrations for Samuel Butler's Hudibras, no. 7) 1721 - 1726

"Hudibras in Tribulation" is the seventh in a series of 17 illustrations by William Hogarth for Samuel Butler's satirical poem Hudibras. Created between 1721 and 1726, the etching depicts a scene from the poem where the title character Hudibras is placed in the stocks, a common punishment in 17th-century England. The artwork highlights Hogarth's signature satirical style, using humor and exaggeration to criticize social injustices and human folly. This small-scale print was intended for a wider audience and is a testament to Hogarth's versatility as an artist.