simplesimon wrote:
The figure here is the martyrdom of St Erasmus, a third century bishop (hence bishop's mitre lying on the ground). He suffered many tortures and eventually died whilst (allegedly) having his innards removed through his stomach by, traditionally a windlass, though this image portrays an instrument more like an auger. Though I guess it could be seen as a spindle with rope coiled round it.
(Also "Google" St Elmo. Hope this helps)
Thank You! I will study on this further.