September - "Massacre of St. Bartholomew" from George Cruikshank's Steel Etchings to The Comic Almanacks: 1835-1853 (top left) c. 1841 - 1880

This etching by George Cruikshank, part of a series of illustrations for the *Comic Almanack*, depicts the "Massacre of St. Bartholomew" in a satirical manner. The scene, set in 16th-century France, features a chaotic and violent conflict between the Catholic and Protestant factions, with Cruikshank's distinctive caricature style highlighting the absurdity of the situation. This particular print, from the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago, dates to between 1841 and 1880 and offers a glimpse into the artist’s social commentary and political humor of the time.