Harsh Martinet
Consul
* aka Barbara Moore
* aka Barbara Moore
I'm really not all that faithful, but I'm sure willing to help defend it.
the first drawing is great , we feel the determination of the "witch" to challenge the inquisitors although she knows that they will torture her until she confesses
Here is the full PDF auction catalogue attached -- many more images in it (but not the first two paintings, which were sold separately).Fernand Meyssonier was an executioner in the last years of French Algeria from 1947 to 1961, and after his retirement became a collector of torture instruments and memorabilia -- you have to love a man who make his job his hobby! The collection came up for sale after his death in 2008, but the auction was cancelled when there was a public outcry. However, the items were catalogued and two paintings (signed "A. Sothonax") were later separately sold for a combined 900 Euro. Here they are:
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Another three paintings from the unsold collection (excuse the image quality):
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And a mysterious object with images of torture scenes on it -- not sure if the object itself is also a torture instrument:
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A few more traditional torture instruments from the sale -- if you have a neck iron, you might as well put spikes on the inside...
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Thank you for this very interesting post and images.Here is the full PDF auction catalogue attached -- many more images in it (but not the first two paintings, which were sold separately).
The parrot's perch AND the lash between her legs....I don't think SHE can go on for hours
If he's good at his job she will.The parrot's perch AND the lash between her legs....I don't think SHE can go on for hours
from a movie?
the third the fourth and the last are the most beautifulThe hard work of the witch finders continues.
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I don't know. It has a similar look to Inquistion World (or it's offspring sites), but I don't think it's their work. But I could be wrong though... wouldn't be the first time. If anyone knows its origin, please chime in.from a movie?
I agree.the third the fourth and the last are the most beautiful