Paul before Felix

William Hogarth, 1752

This is a drawing of a biblical courtroom scene. The image shows a group assembled in a grand architectural interior, with a figure in chains addressing a seated figure on a prominent seat. The setting includes a high ceiling with columns and drapery. To the left, a soldier stands with a spear, while other figures are observing or listening intently. Shadows and expressions enhance the tension and introspection of the scene. The detailed lines and shading suggest depth and texture, emphasizing the solemnity and gravity of the scene.
Artist
William Hogarth
Date
1752
Type
Print
Medium
etching and engraving
Dimensions
41.5 × 51.8 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a drawing of a biblical courtroom scene. The image shows a group assembled in a grand architectural interior, with a figure in chains addressing a seated figure on a prominent seat. The setting includes a high ceiling with columns and drapery. To the left, a soldier stands with a spear, while other figures are observing or listening intently. Shadows and expressions enhance the tension and introspection of the scene. The detailed lines and shading suggest depth and texture, emphasizing the solemnity and gravity of the scene.

William Hogarth