Judge — December 15, 1917 — page 5: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This engraving depicts three figures visiting a nativity scene, with the caption "Peace on Earth to Them of Good Will." The image appears to reference the biblical Three Wise Men (Magi) who visited the infant Jesus. However, the satirical context suggests this is political commentary rather than religious illustration. The figures' period clothing and the artist's style indicate this likely critiques specific contemporary political figures or leaders from Judge magazine's era. The juxtaposition of "wise men" bringing "peace on earth" may ironically comment on politicians' peace-making efforts or their actual impact on world affairs. Without additional contextual information about Judge's publication date and the specific political climate, I cannot definitively identify which leaders or events are being satirized here.