Brother Hogarth Reveals All
Discover the hidden mysteries of Brother, William Hogarth, the renowned British artist who cleverly embedded Freemason symbols and codes within his artwork.
Uncover a new perspective on Hogarth’s early career and his impact on Freemasonry’s development during the eighteenth century of the Premier Grand Lodge of England. Delve into this captivating tale with insights from expert Jeremy Bell.
William Hogarth joined the Freemasons in 1725, the very same year the Premier Grand Lodge introduced its new Third Degree. The most famous British artist hid the signs, passwords and ‘knocks’ within his popular prints. They have not been seen in nearly three centuries.
In this, the 300th anniversary of the United Grand Lodge of England, we let William Hogarth tell a new story of his early career and how he affected the development of the Freemasons.
Short Form – Jeremy Bell has written articles on Freemasonry for the British Art Journal and for the monthly publication of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. He was asked to contribute a paper to a recent anthology that commemorated the 250th anniversary of Hogarth’s passing: Hogarth: 50 New Essays: International Perspectives on Eighteenth-Century English Art.
Artist: William Hogarth (1697-1764)
William Hogarth was made a Mason at the Hand and Apple Tree Lodge in Little Queen Street, Holborn, London c1725-28.
He later joined the Bear and Harrow in Butcher Row, known later as the ‘Corner Stone’ Lodge 4, and then Grand Steward’s Lodge. He designed a jewel known as ‘Hogarth’s Jewel’, it remained in continual use into the nineteenth century.
Hogarth was a prolific English painter whose scenes often demonstrated a satirical depiction of 18th century life.
He was responsible for the Copyright Act passed by Parliament in 1735 also known as the Hogarth Act.
Artwork: Tim Fowler
Many more details from the other scenes are explained in my book William Hogarth - A Freemason’s Harlot which is available from my website www.brotherhogarth.com.
Email me at Brotherhogarth@gmail.com. I can show you how many of Hogarth’s other works were Masonically themed.
Recent Articles: by Brother Hogarth
 Hogarth’s Harlot Reveals All - Part 1 A new series looking at the hidden Masonic symbolism within Brother Hogarth's works - what can you find? |
 Hogarth’s Harlot Reveals All - Part 2 The second instalment in the series looking at the hidden Masonic symbolism within Brother Hogarth's works - what can you find? |
 Hogarth’s Harlot Reveals All - Part 3 Brother Hogarth gives us another bawdy glimpse into the salacious world of the 'Harlot's Progress', and the tantalising Masonic symbolism hidden within! Can you spot the clues? |
 Hogarth’s Harlot Reveals All - Part 4 This month we find her in prison doing forced labour. So why, you may ask, is she dressed so finely? This sudden change of costume confused many commentators over the centuries. |
 Hogarth’s Harlot Reveals All - Part 5 In last month’s instalment, our Harlot is found in prison doing forced labour. In this instalment the Harlot dies! |
 Hogarth’s Harlot Reveals All - Part 6 With our protagonist (the Harlot) lying in her casket, what next for the Widow's Son? |
 Hogarth's Harlot Reveals All - Part 6.2 A naughty clergyman, the virgin, and 'Father Time' - what can Hogarth reveal now?! |
 Hogarth's Harlot Reveals All - Part 6.3 Who are the famous men featured in the scene? Hogarth reveals all! |
 Hogarth's Midnight Modern Conversation Brother Hogarth is back with a look at another work of art with Masonic symbolism 'hidden in plain view' - what is occurring within the Midnight Modern Conversation? |
 Hogarth discreetly embeds more masonic signs and symbols in his paintings , never forgetting, everything he included in his scenes had meaning and is there for a reason. |
 Hogarth discreetly embeds more masonic signs and symbols in A Rake’s Progress, never forgetting, everything he included in his scenes had meaning and is there for a reason. |
 For twelve months Hogarth and his Harlot have revealed all, and the Rake has exposed himself. In this, the last part of the series (for now), we get a final glimpse at a few more of Hogarth's Masonic 'reveals'. |
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