Judge — January 30, 1892 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a satirical cartoon titled "Worshipping the Golden Calf," referencing the Biblical story of idol worship. The image shows figures in elaborate dress bowing before or worshipping what appears to be a golden calf or similar idol figure positioned centrally. The satirical point likely critiques American materialism or greed during the Gilded Age/Progressive Era when *Judge* magazine was active. The biblical allusion suggests the cartoonist viewed contemporary wealthy Americans' pursuit of money and luxury as spiritually corrupt "idol worship." The elaborate costumes and formal dress of the worshippers underscore the irony—respectable society engaged in base materialism. Without clearer identifying details visible, I cannot specify which particular political figures or events this targets, though the general critique of capitalist excess is evident.