Ornament met folterwerktuigen 1565 - 1630

"Ornament met folterwerktuigen" (Ornament with Torture Instruments) is an etching by Italian artist Antonio Tempesta, created between 1565 and 1630. The intricate design features a central column adorned with a wreath, surrounded by an array of implements used for torture. The scene is rendered in a meticulous and detailed style, highlighting the stark reality of punishment in the 16th and 17th centuries. The work, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the brutal history of justice and societal control.