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"Behind Bars: A Glimpse into the Dark World of Prison Building" Step back in time and witness the haunting tales that echo within prison walls. From Francisco Goya's "Los caprichos: Woman in Prison" to the chilling engraving of "The Princes in the Tower, " these artworks capture the essence of confinement. Traveling through history, we encounter Alfred Dreyfus, unjustly imprisoned on Devil's Island, as depicted in a poignant black and white photograph. The Earl of Somerset faces his grim fate, summoned for execution in an evocative engraving. Intriguingly morbid is Dr. Herbert Hawley Crippen's execution at Pentonville Prison, immortalized by an illustration from The Petity Journal. Meanwhile, London's Newgate Prison burns during the anti-Catholic Gordon Riots—an engraving that symbolizes societal unrest. Venturing beyond Europe's borders, we stumble upon Tarascon Castle where prisoners meet their tragic end—a scene captured vividly through another powerful engraving. Witnessing a murderer being prepared for execution through a haunting black and white photo reminds us of life's fragility. Stepping further back into history reveals Vercingetorix surrendering to Julius Caesar—an event etched forever in time. Russian convicts starving for justice are portrayed with striking colors in "A Terrible Demonstration. " Cairo's prisons come under assault as police confront guilty individuals—a chaotic scene brought to life through vibrant lithography. Finally, we find ourselves amidst a trial against Murri and others accused of assassination—depicted dramatically with color lithography at the Turin Conference. These glimpses into prison building throughout history serve as reminders of humanity’s capacity for both cruelty and resilience. They compel us to reflect on our own freedom while acknowledging those who have suffered behind bars throughout centuries past.