DISCOVERART

William Hogarth

Taking Away the Military Belt or Girdle (John Beaver, Roman Military Punishments, 1725)

after 1725
Etching
4.4 × 7.7 cm (1.7 × 3 in)

SEE IT IN PERSON

Not currently on view

In the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York · as of July 2026

View at metmuseum.org ↗Plan a visit ↗

Discussion

Be the first to share your thoughts.

Sign in to join the discussion.

Community guidelines

More by William Hogarth

The Wedding of Stephen Beckingham and Mary CoxThe Wedding of Stephen Beckingham and Mary CoxPlate two, from A Harlot's ProgressPlate two, from A Harlot's ProgressPlate three, from A Harlot's ProgressPlate three, from A Harlot's ProgressPlate six, from A Harlot's ProgressPlate six, from A Harlot's ProgressTime Smoking a PictureTime Smoking a PictureSarah MalcolmSarah MalcolmCredulity, Superstition, and FanaticismCredulity, Superstition, and FanaticismPaul Before Felix BurlesquedPaul Before Felix Burlesqued

More like this

Issued Barley Instead of Wheat [first version] (John Beaver, Roman Military Punishments, 1725)William Hogarth|John Beaver — Issued Barley Instead of WheatBreaking the Legs (John Beaver, Roman Military Punishments, 1725)John Beaver|William Hogarth — Breaking the Legs (John BeaverDecimation (John Beaver, Roman Military Punishments, 1725)William Hogarth|John Beaver — Decimation (John Beaver, RomanFustium Admonitio (John Beaver, Roman Military Punishments, 1725)William Hogarth|John Beaver — Fustium Admonitio (John BeaverBeheading (John Beaver, Roman Military Punishments, 1725)John Beaver|William Hogarth — Beheading (John Beaver, Roman Le Campement (The Camp), from Les Petites Misères de la Guerre (The Little Miseries of War), plate 1Jacques Callot|Israël Henriet — Le Campement (The Camp), froLe Campement (The Camp), from Les Petites Misères de la Guerre (The Little Miseries of War), plate 1Israël Henriet|Jacques Callot — Le Campement (The Camp), froFustigatio (John Beaver, Roman Military Punishments, 1725)William Hogarth|John Beaver — Fustigatio (John Beaver, RomanDe maand juniFrederick Bloemaert — De maand juniPlate 9: a chariot carrying a cannon to left, soldiers in center playing cards, from 'Troops, cannons, and attacks on towns' (Dessins de quelques conduites de troupes, canons, et ataques de villes)Stefano della Bella|Israël Henriet — Plate 9: a chariot carrIllustration for a Book: Cardinal with Troops Facing a Fortification on a HilltopGiovanni Battista Tiepolo — Illustration for a Book: CardinIllustration for a Book: Siege of a CityGiovanni Battista Tiepolo — Illustration for a Book: Siege