Gallery›Wellcome Collection›A ritual execution whereby a victim kneels on the ground with his hands tied at the back having a spear thrust through his left shoulder, presumably piercing the heart. Wood engraving by G.-L. Devos after E. Riou.
A ritual execution whereby a victim kneels on the ground with his hands tied at the back having a spear thrust through his left shoulder, presumably piercing the heart. Wood engraving by G.-L. Devos after E. Riou.
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A ritual execution whereby a victim kneels on the ground with his hands tied at the back having a spear thrust through his left shoulder, presumably piercing the heart. Wood engraving by G.-L. Devos after E. Riou.

Eduard Riou

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Lettering: G. Devos Riou

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