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When coming up with the compositional sketches and roughs, I realised I needed a bit more research into what setting to put the torture tools in. Like I've said, I don't want to just create floating images, because this is something I do a lot.

I've looked at Holbein again because that aesthetic is what I want to try to emulate. His compositions are all really well thought out and well balanced, so this is what I want to achieve with mine.

It was hard work but I really enjoyed recreating his woodcut and am hoping I can incorporate what I've picked up from that process into my own cuts.

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