Judge — August 24, 1889 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This satirical cartoon depicts a religious confession scene, likely from the 19th century based on the style. A priest sits in an ornate confessional booth while multiple penitents kneel before him, some appearing distressed or contrite. The caption "stand is woefully quiet" suggests the satirical point: despite numerous people supposedly coming to confess sins, there's an ironic silence or lack of genuine confession happening. The cartoon likely critiques either religious hypocrisy (people pretending piety while lacking sincere contrition) or satirizes the confession practice itself as ineffectual. The exaggerated facial expressions and crowded composition emphasize the absurdity. The artwork is credited as "after the famous painting by Zamacois," indicating it parodies a known religious artwork for comedic effect.