The Idle Prentice at Play in the Church Yard During Divine Service plate III of Industry and Idleness

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"The Idle Prentice at Play in the Church Yard During Divine Service" is the third plate in the series "Industry and Idleness," created by the English artist William Hogarth in 1747. The series consists of twelve engravings that depict the contrasting lives of two apprentices: the industrious Francis Goodchild and the idle Thomas Idle. In this particular plate, Hogarth illustrates the consequences of neglecting one's duties and the lack of moral fortitude.

The scene is set in a churchyard, where Thomas Idle, along with other disreputable characters, is shown engaging in a game of skittles, a popular form of bowling at the time, instead of attending the Sunday service. The backdrop features a church, emphasizing the sacrilege of Idle's actions. Hogarth's attention to detail provides a rich commentary on the social vices and the decay of religious values in 18th-century England.

Hogarth's work is renowned for its satirical and moralistic undertones, and "The Idle Prentice at Play in the Church Yard During Divine Service" is no exception. The plate serves as a visual cautionary tale, warning viewers of the perils of idleness and the importance of virtuous conduct. The series "Industry and Idleness" was widely distributed and popular in its time, serving both as entertainment and as a tool for moral instruction.

This particular plate, like the others in the series, was intended for a middle-class audience, who would have been familiar with the moral lessons it imparted. Hogarth's engravings were not only works of art but also reflections of contemporary society, offering insights into the social norms, expectations, and challenges of the era. "The Idle Prentice at Play in the Church Yard During Divine Service" remains a significant piece in the study of Hogarth's oeuvre and 18th-century British art, providing a window into the cultural and moral landscape of the time.

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