18th century torture method in Germany

What on earth would you have to do to get such punishment?

The "Soyjack" - an 18th-century bronze torture mask from Germany.

This mask was used for physical punishment or torture, inflicting intentional harm to the eyes, rendering the victim blind. It was prohibited in the late 18th century, approximately 50 years after its production began.

What on earth would you have to do to get such punishment?

The "Soyjack" - an 18th-century bronze torture mask from Germany.

This mask was used for physical punishment or torture, inflicting intentional harm to the eyes, rendering the victim blind. It was prohibited in the late 18th century, approximately 50 years after its production began.