More Of Lewis Hine's Groundbreaking Photos Of Child Labor In The Early 20th Century.

Florence Lee [ca. 1910-1915] Glass negative. Bain News Service, publisher. | src Library of Congress

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A "Hobo Nickel" is the name given to American nickel coins that were hand-engraved by homeless people (hobos) during the Great Depression. Hobos used these engravings to increase the value of an ordinary nickel, creating small works of art that they could exchange for food, rides, or other services.

These engravings were often very detailed and creative, and the motifs varied. A common motif, as can be seen in the picture, was a skull. Today, Hobo Nickels are valuable collector's items, and some examples have sold at auction for thousands of dollars.

The picture here shows such a nickel redesigned with a skeleton motif. This is a part of the story that reflects creativity and survival during the difficult time of the Great Depression in the United States.

The Virgin from The Virgin and Child with Saint John and an Angel, 1490, Sandro Botticelli

Plato’s Euthyphro: An Overlooked Comedy

Plato’s Euthyphro is a Socratic dialogue on the concept of piety whose meaning and purpose continue to be debated. In reading the work only as a serious inquiry into the definition of an abstract concept, however, one is apt to miss the comical aspects of the piece that make it among the most entertaining of Plato’s works.

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The Penitent Mary Magdalene, 1873, Arnold Bocklin

Medium: oil,canvas