Prêtre torturant un homme dans un donjon pendant l’inquisition espagnole du 15ème siècle - Illustrations

Inquisition after M. Robert FleuryOriginal edition from my own archivesSource : Magasin Pittoresque 1841The Spanish Inquisition was established in 1480 by Catholic Monarchs Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I. It was intended to maintain Catholic orthodoxy in their kingdoms and to replace the Medieval Inquisition, which was under Papal control. The Inquisition was originally intended primarily to ensure the orthodoxy of those who converted from Judaism and Islam.