Gallery›Wellcome Collection›The decapitated head of a man lies on the floor as a young man attempts to explain his actions to the young woman whose eyes are heavenward. Engraving by S.F. Ravenet after A. Casali.
The decapitated head of a man lies on the floor as a young man attempts to explain his actions to the young woman whose eyes are heavenward. Engraving by S.F. Ravenet after A. Casali.
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The decapitated head of a man lies on the floor as a young man attempts to explain his actions to the young woman whose eyes are heavenward. Engraving by S.F. Ravenet after A. Casali.

1767

CC0 — Public Domain
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Lettering: Gunhilda, Empress of Germany, daughter of Canute, King of England, having been accused of adultery ... Eques. Andes. Cazali pinxt. S.F. Ravenet sculpt.

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