A 16th-century woodcut depicts a scene of medieval torture. The victim, bound and held by two men, is about to have his hand plunged into an open flame. A priest, adorned in robes, stands nearby and observes the gruesome act. The scene is set within a stone building, with architectural details suggestive of a place of power and authority.

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Size: 1493px × 1816px
Photo credit: © Recall Pictures / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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