Cutting off the nose; a man tied to a post at centre, another holding up a knife to his face, two men with their noses already cut off to left, a dog yelping by a brazier and bellows, castle in the background; at right a drummer, troops marching behind; illustration to a proposed work by john beaver, 'modern military punishments'. C. 1725
etching. Date: circa 1725. Dimensions: Height: 44 mm; Width: 80 mm. Medium: paper. Depicted People: John Beaver. Collection: British Museum. Print, book-illustration (BM Cc,1.60)
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