This is a black and white engraving depicting the execution of Louis XVI, King of France. The scene is a cartoonish representation of the event, with a focus on the king's expression and posture. The central figure is Louis XVI, depicted as a stout man with a powdered wig. He is wearing a partially unbuttoned white shirt and dark breeches. His expression is one of surprise and perhaps a touch of indignation. He has one hand on his chest and the other raised as if in protest. To the right of Louis XVI is a guillotine, its blade poised above the execution block. The guillotine is depicted in a simplified, almost cartoonish style. The background is filled with a crowd of onlookers, represented by a mass of lines and shading. In the distance, there is a suggestion of buildings and a cloudy sky. Below the image, there is text that reads "THE MARTYRDOM of LOUIS XVI. KING of FRANCE.". Below that is a quote: "I forgive my Enemies. I die Innocent.". The overall style of the engraving is satirical and dramatic, with a focus on caricature and exaggeration. The image is likely intended to be a commentary on the French Revolution and the execution of the king.