Beatrice Cenci (Detail)? attributed to Guido Reni (1575-1642) and also to his student Elisabetta Sirani (1638-1665), Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica, Palazzo Barberini, Rome

7 August, 1599: Giacomo tortured with Corda for one "Credo" and confesses in the first session

9 August, 1599: Lucrezia is tortured with the Corda: Beatrice and Olimpio were responsible; Giacomo knew everything

10 August, 1599:  Beatrice is tortured with the Corda:

"Oime,  Oime o Madonna santissima ajutame.  Calateme che voglio dire la verita."

"Oh my God, Oh my God, Most Holy Blessed Virgin help me.  Take me down because I want to tell the truth."