Guillotine met daarachter een mand om het hoofd in op te vangen before 1890

This anonymous print from the late 19th century depicts a guillotine, the infamous instrument of execution during the French Revolution. The image showcases the guillotine in its operational state, with an open basket underneath, illustrating the process of capital punishment. The print also provides a detailed description of the mechanism and its functionality, highlighting its historical significance in the context of French justice. It serves as a visual reminder of the brutality and the historical context of the period.