Judge — January 30, 1892 — page 8: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a satirical cartoon from Judge magazine depicting a political candidate or officeholder. The figure in the upper right, wearing a hat and gesturing expressively, declares: "Thou shalt have no other candidate but I am the only stuff and prophet is and thou shalt worship it." The speech parodies the First Commandment, satirizing the subject's perceived arrogance and monopolistic political ambitions. The surrounding crowd of smaller figures at the bottom likely represents the electorate or political rivals being marginalized or dismissed. The heavy use of shadow and dramatic shading emphasizes the authoritarian nature being mocked. The cartoon critiques what the artist saw as autocratic political behavior or excessive self-promotion, though the specific candidate and historical context remain unclear without additional publication information.