Engraving (coloured impression) by Isaac Cruikshank. Louis XVI (a portrait) stands alone on the scaffold, turning to the left and looking up, his right hand on his heart, his hand raised. Behind (right) is the guillotine realistically drawn. In the background are bayonets, a flag, bugles, etc. There are heavy clouds but broad rays of light slant towards the King. Beneath, the title: 'I forgive my Enemies, I die Innocent!!!' For the execution (21 Jan.) see Pierre de la Vaissière, 'La Mort du Roi', 1910; Sorel, 'L'Europe et la Rév'. fr. ii. 266-70. The King attempted to say a few words, but drums were at once beaten to drown them. Partial description from Catalogue of Political and Personal Satires Vol. VII. 8297.