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This image depicts a historical exhibition of torture devices inside a building
This image depicts a historical exhibition of torture devices inside a building. Dominating the scene is a wooden pillory with three circular holes. The pillory is positioned near a window, allowing daylight to illuminate the interior. To the left of the pillory, a sign displays illustrations of various historical torture implements such as "Hals- en handblokken" (neck and hand blocks), "Schandpaal met heupboei" (stocks with hip shackle), "Duimschroef" (thumbscrew), "Voetboeien aan ketting" (fetters on a chain), "Handboei" (handcuff), "Kroon" (crown), and "Voetboei" (foot shackle). The building features white walls and brickwork. The scene is captured inside Heeswijk Castle, located in Heeswijk-Dinther, Netherlands, with the interior of the castle serving as the setting for this historical exhibition.