Martelwerktuigen aan het kruis opgehangen 1690

This 1690 engraving, titled "Martelwerktuigen aan het kruis opgehangen," depicts a variety of torture devices hanging from a cross. Created by an anonymous artist, the work is an example of the Dutch Golden Age's fascination with the macabre. The detailed depiction of these instruments, each labeled with a letter corresponding to a key at the bottom, highlights the brutality of the time. The image offers a chilling glimpse into the harsh realities of historical punishment, using a symbolic and graphic presentation.