Francis Goodchild, now Sheriff of London, and his wife, framed by a sword and mace, preside over a grand banquet. Sitting at a table in the foreground various dignitaries gorge themselves contrasting with the poor petitioners waiting at the door. Engraving by Thomas Cook after William Hogarth, 1796.

William Hogarth

Lettering: The industious 'prentice grown rich, & Sheriff of London. plate 8. designed by Wm. Hogarth. engraved by T. Cook. Proverbs ch: IV. ver: 7,8. With all thy getting get understanding exalt her and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee honour, when thou dost embrace her