Gallery of freaky Medieval torture devices
By shays1786
Published 16 years ago
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.
