Ezzelin sitting next to the body of his wife Meduna after killing her for alleged adultery. Mezzotint by J.R. Smith after H. Fuseli, 1781.

London (10 Batemans Buildings, Soho Square) : J.R. Smith, 30 march 1781.

1 print : mezzotint, with engraving ; image 44.3 x 56 cm

Ezzelin Count of Ravenna surnamed Bracciaferro or Iron arm, musing over the body of Meduna, slain by him for infidelity during his absence in the holy land. Painted by H. Fusley. Engraved by J.R. Smith

Ellen G. D'Oench, "Copper into gold": prints by John Raphael Smith 1751-1812, New Haven 1999, no. 168

Wellcome Collection 46766i