Judge — April 17, 1920 — page 4: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# "Pilgrim's Progress" This illustration references John Bunyan's 17th-century religious allegory *The Pilgrim's Progress*, in which a character journeys toward spiritual salvation. The title suggests the two figures—a man and woman in period dress—represent pilgrims on a moral or spiritual journey. The man carries a rifle and appears rough or weathered, while the woman holds a basket, suggesting traditional gender roles. Given the publication in *Judge* (a satirical magazine), this likely satirizes contemporary social movements or reform efforts, possibly critiquing earnest progressives or religious movements of the era. The allegorical reference invites readers to question whether such "progress" represents genuine moral advancement or merely fashionable idealism. The artist credit reads "Drawn by A[?] MacDonald."