Title
The Mystery of Freemasonry brought to light by the Gormagons, William Hogarth
Caption
William Hogarth (1697-1764)
The Mystery of Freemasonry brought to light by the Gormagons, London
Around 1724
Numbered engraving (40 cm x 59 cm)
The famous English caricaturist, William Hogarth (who became a member of the Freemasons shortly after) presents a depiction of the mysterious Order of the Gormagons, which is the oldest representation of modern Fremasonry and its forerunners. The engraving includes the notable figures of minister Anderson and the Duke of Wharton, the newly deposed Grand Master, who is believed to be the instigator of this gathering.
Paris, musée de la Franc-Maçonnerie
Date
18th century
Credit line
Photo12/Musee de la Franc-Maconnerie
Reference
AMF04195_D1003
Model release
No
License type
Rights managed
Available size
25,2Mb (3,5Mb) / 11,4in x 8,6in / 3425 x 2569 (300dpi)