This is a black and white engraving depicting the execution of Louis XVI. The scene takes place in a large, open square, likely the Place de la Révolution (now Place de la Concorde) in Paris. The central focus is a raised wooden platform, constructed with horizontal planks. This is where the guillotine stands, though the blade is not visible. A large crowd surrounds the platform, with many figures visible, though they are rendered in a somewhat indistinct manner. In the foreground, a man in a military uniform is dramatically raising a basket, seemingly presenting something to the crowd. Another man is seated on the platform, possibly overseeing the execution. A carriage is visible to the right, and a flag is flying in the background. The trees surrounding the square are bare, suggesting it is winter. The sky is cloudy. The text at the bottom reads 'DE DOOD VAN LOUIS XVI op den 21 january 1793' which translates to 'The Death of Louis XVI on January 21, 1793'. The overall impression is one of a somber and momentous historical event, captured in a detailed and dramatic engraving.