Hudibras 

This print, made by William Hogarth, is an etching and engraving – both intaglio processes where lines are cut into a metal plate, inked, and then pressed onto paper. Look closely, and you can see how Hogarth used these techniques to create a richly detailed scene. The sharp lines of the engraving define the figures and landscape, while the etching adds texture and tonal variation. The print showcases Hogarth's skill as a draughtsman, but also his entrepreneurial spirit. Prints like these were relatively affordable, allowing Hogarth to reach a broad audience. He was very attuned to the rise of a consumer society, and tapped into the popular taste for satirical imagery. Note the expressions on the faces of the characters in the scene, which are masterfully captured by the etched lines. In doing so, Hogarth challenged traditional hierarchies in the art world, blurring the lines between fine art and commercial enterprise. He understood that art could be both aesthetically pleasing and a commodity, reflecting the changing social and economic landscape of 18th-century England.