Industrious 'Prentice Performing the Duty of a Christian

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"Industrious 'Prentice Performing the Duty of a Christian" is one of the twelve engravings that make up the series "Industry and Idleness," created by the English artist William Hogarth in 1747. The series serves as a moral tale contrasting the lives of two apprentices: the industrious Francis Goodchild and the idle Thomas Idle. This particular plate, which is the fifth in the series, depicts Goodchild attending church, exemplifying his virtuous character and dedication to his moral and religious duties.

In the scene, Goodchild is shown in a pew, attentively listening to the sermon, with a Bible open on his lap, symbolizing his piety and commitment to self-improvement. The setting is likely to be St. Martin-in-the-Fields church, which was near Hogarth's home in Leicester Fields. The church interior is depicted with careful attention to detail, and the congregation represents a cross-section of society, with various reactions to the service. Some figures are shown sleeping or distracted, providing a contrast to Goodchild's devout behavior.

Hogarth's "Industry and Idleness" series was intended for a middle-class audience and was widely distributed, with the prints being sold for a shilling each. The narrative serves as a didactic tool, promoting the values of hard work, diligence, and moral rectitude, which were seen as the path to success and social advancement in the 18th century. "Industrious 'Prentice Performing the Duty of a Christian" is a key part of this narrative, reinforcing the idea that industry is not only a matter of labor but also of moral character.

The series has been recognized for its artistic merit and its insightful commentary on social issues of the time. It remains an important example of Hogarth's work and of the genre of moralistic narrative art. "Industrious 'Prentice Performing the Duty of a Christian" is held in various collections and continues to be studied for its artistic qualities and its place within the broader context of Hogarth's oeuvre and 18th-century British culture.

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