Foltering met verschillende manieren van verbranden 1565 - 1630

"Foltering met verschillende manieren van verbranden" (Torture with Different Methods of Burning) is a 16th-century etching by Italian artist Antonio Tempesta, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. This graphic work depicts various methods of torture involving fire, with a focus on the pain and suffering inflicted upon the victims. The detailed etching highlights the brutality of the practice, capturing the torment of individuals as they are burned alive or slowly roasted. Tempesta's work serves as a stark reminder of the dark history of torture and its lasting impact on humanity.