Essays, Thoughts, etc.

Some thoughts, put into words. More to come, probably.

All kinds of response welcome, please write to rc@rc-smith.net.

The Allure of Agony (Picture essay, PDF file, 18 MB)

Pain and the Naked Maiden.

The eroticism of violence and torture — images from 500 years of European art.

2nd edition May 2020 (two images added).