[Parsonic Piety], Isaac Cruikshank, circa 1800

Twelve figures, arranged in two rows, of parsons in the pulpit, all half length, with book resting on cushion. Their words and gestures correspond. Some are insinuating and fashionable, others ranting. The last is a dissenting minister who divides his discourse into sixty three parts. Similar in character to bmsat 8541, &c, and perhaps belonging to the same set. The title (from the index) is also that of bmsat 8524. C. 1800 hand-coloured etching. Date: circa 1800. Dimensions: Height: 302 mm (cropped); Width: 464 mm (cropped). Medium: paper. Collection: British Museum. (Parsonic Piety) (BM 1935,0522.87.46)