The reward of cruelty
Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

The reward of cruelty

Hogarth, William, 1697-1764 · (c) February 1, 1751

CC0 — Public Domain
Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

An anatomy theatre where Nero's body is being dissected; on either side are skeletons labeled "Gentn: Harry" and "Macleane" after two recently hanged criminals.

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