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The "Ovens," for Those Who Wouldn't Admit Their Crimes

Giovanni De Pian, after Francesco Galimberti

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a person lying curled up on their side inside a small, dark, arched stone enclosure. The individual appears to be resting their head on their hands. Their facial features are faintly lit by a small light source, revealing short, light-colored hair and a slightly upturned face. The person is wearing simple clothing - a long-sleeved garment and pants. Next to them, there is a wooden bucket on the ground. In the background, there is a dark stone wall.

Artwork Details

Date
1797
Medium
etching and aquatint on laid paper
Dimensions
5990 × 4698 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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