A fight between two men is interrupted by a woman representing mercy, pleading on behalf of the losing party. Engraving by G.T. Doo, 1848, after W. Etty.

London (5 Haymarket) : Published ... by J. Hogarth, June 1 1849.

1 print : line engraving, with etching ; platemark 41.7 x 49.5 cm

The combat. Mercy interceding for the vanquished. To Sir William Allen R.A. President & the members of the Royal Scottish Academy of Painting this engraving from the picture in their possession is respectfully dedicated by their obedient servant J. Hogarth. Painted by William Etty, R.A. Engraved by G.T. Doo Historical engraver in ordinary to her Majesty, 1848

Wellcome Collection 3198182i

According to the lettering, this engraving was made from the earliest painting of this composition in the Royal Scottish Academy, whereas literature cited in the Wikipedia article on the painting states that the engraving was made from a second version subsequently in the Ringling Museum, Sarasota, Florida