Hudibras beats Sidrophel and his man Whacum, William Hogarth, 1726

Plate 8: hudibras confronts the astrologer sidrophel in an apothecary's laboratory; from the ceiling and wall hang a stuffed crocodile, swordfish, turtle and other creatures; to left, a cupboard door is open to reveal a skeleton with an owl on its shoulder; on the floor, are a glass jar containing a homunculus or foetus, a globe, various scientific instruments, a cat and a mouse-trap. 1726 etching and engraving. Date: 1726. Dimensions: Height: 272 mm; Width: 352 mm. Medium: paper. Depicted People: Samuel Butler. Collection: British Museum. Hudibras beats Sidrophel and his man Whacum (BM S,2.13)