A monkish vision., Isaac Cruikshank, 1797

Plate 85 to 'eccentric excursions, or. Literary & pictorial sketches of countenance, character and country, in. . England & south wales'. A fat monk, his face disfigured with drink, lies back in an armchair (right), one bare sandalled foot resting on a cushioned stool (left). His hands are folded and he has a beatific expression. Behind, among clouds, two pretty women approach, one bringing a large joint of meat, the other (right) pointing to grapes, a glass, and a large flagon. Two tall candles are alight. 25 march 1797 hand-coloured etching. Date: 1797. Dimensions: Height: 236 mm; Width: 179 mm. Medium: paper. Collection: British Museum. A monkish vision. (BM 1927,0308.134)