Tugtelse 1772

"Tugtelse" is an anonymous 18th-century etching depicting a scene of corporal punishment. The work, now housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, likely depicts a scene of public shaming and discipline. The small size of the artwork and the detailed depiction of the figures suggests a focus on the intimate details of the event. This etching offers a glimpse into the social practices of the time and the complexities of power dynamics.