Judas Cradle

The Virgin of Nuremberg: Spikes do not pierce vital organs. Victim remains alive. Sound proof when closed.

The Saw

The Garrottee: Used in Spain until 1975. Collar tightens asphysiating the victim. Iron in back crushed the spinal cord.

Rectal, Oral and Vaginal Pear: Used to punish men guilty of sodomy and women guilty of adultery.

The Chastity Belt

Inquisitional Chairs: Covered in spikes on the back, seat, arm-rests, leg-rests and foot-rests. Chairs often made of iron and could be heated.

Cat's Paw or Spanish Tickler: Used to rip a victim's flesh to shreds.

Mask of Infamy: Used for humiliation during public torture, but some contained inner devices.

Heretic's Fork

The Guillotine: German engravings depict similar devices centuries before the French Revolution.