At right, a gynaecological examination of a distressed young woman by four old crones who paw at her clothes and legs, an avid lawyer peering into the room at centre, with his hand on his member; view into the courtroom at left with a man appearing as a witness before the judge. Etching with stipple. Date: 1790-1810 (c.). Dimensions: Height: 131 mm (trimmed); Width: 171 mm (trimmed). Medium: paper. Collection: British Museum. Inquest of matrons or trial for a rape (BM 1977,U.537)
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