Russian manner of punishing Robbers who infest the River-Wolga

DESCRIPTION: This image is an 18th-century English engraving titled "Russian manner of punishing Robbers who infest the River-Wolga". It was engraved for Middleton's Complete System of Geography around 1778. Location: The scene depicts the Volga River (spelled "Wolga" in the caption) in Russia. Subject: It illustrates a brutal historical method used to punish river thieves and pirates. A large wooden gallows is built on a floating raft or platform in the water. Convicted robbers were hung from the structure by large hooks placed through their bodies, leaving them to die above the river as a warning to others. STYLE:Engraving COLOUR: Monochrome SIZE (cm): 29 x 19 CREATORS: PUBLICATION: Middleton's Complete System of Geography PUBLISHER: DATE: c1778 COMMENTS: Excellent condition. Laid paper with plate marks. SUBJECT: Ethnography & Exploration PACKAGE: Note: Images are provided for illustration purposes only and are intended to show the complete printed product, including any imperfections of age that may be present. Frames or props shown in the images are for display purposes only and are not included with your purchase.