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HOGARTH / CREDULITY
Credulity, Superstition and Fanaticism Date: 1762
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1762 Enthusiasm Hogarth Superstition Credulity Delineated Fanaticism
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Hogarth's masterpiece, "Credulity, Superstition, and Fanaticism," painted in 1762, is a powerful and thought-provoking commentary on the human tendency to blindly believe in the extraordinary. This iconic print, also known as "The Enthusiast," depicts a crowd gathered around a woman, who is being held aloft by a group of men, as she appears to be in a state of ecstatic trance. The scene is filled with an air of frenzy and excitement, as onlookers stare in awe and some reach out to touch the woman. At the center of the composition, Hogarth masterfully employs the use of light and shadow to draw the viewer's attention to the woman's face, which is contorted in a rapturous expression. The artist's skillful brushwork captures the intensity of the moment, as well as the diverse reactions of the crowd. Some are filled with wonder and devotion, while others appear skeptical or even amused. The title of the work, "Credulity, Superstition, and Fanaticism," speaks to the themes of the piece. Hogarth explores the human propensity for belief in the extraordinary, and the dangers that can come with it. The woman at the center of the scene represents the object of their belief, but she is also a symbol of the power of suggestion and the power of the human mind to create its own realities. This print is a testament to Hogarth's ability to capture the complexities of human emotion and behavior, and to use art as a tool for social commentary. It remains a fascinating and thought-provoking work, over 250 years after it was first created.
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