In a dimly lit, wooden interior, five figures are arranged in a somber scene. The dark, moody atmosphere is punctuated by warm highlights from an unseen light source. Two shirtless figures sit on the wooden floor in the foreground, their bodies bearing signs of injury or distress. In the center, a standing figure wearing work clothes and an apron dominates the composition. Two other figures occupy the shadowy background. Ropes or nooses hang ominously from above, visible in the upper portion of the painting. The space appears to be a workshop or industrial setting, with wooden planks and various tools visible. The painting's dark palette, primarily in browns and deep shadows, reinforces the emotional weight suggested by the title. The ornate silver frame, while not part of the artwork itself, provides a striking contrast to the grim scene it contains.