Louis xvi (a portrait) stands alone on the scaffold, turning to the left and looking up, his right hand on his heart, his left hand raised. Behind (right) is the guillotine realistically drawn. In the background are bayonets, a flag, bugles, &c. There are heavy clouds but broad rays of light slant towards the king. Beneath, the title: 'i forgive my enemies, i die innocent!!!' 1 february 1793
hand-coloured etching and stipple. Date: 1793. Dimensions: Height: 235 mm; Width: 208 mm. Medium: paper. Depicted People: Louis XVI, King of France and Navarre, . Collection: British Museum. The martyrdom of Louis XVI, King of France. (BM Mm,15.7 1)
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