Graphical depiction of one of the five main senses? Or graphic depiction of torture?

I came across this illustration in a children’s encyclopedia at my kids’ school library and winced. I mean, I get what they’re going for here, but … nah.

It looks like something you’ve have to endure to prove your humanity to the Bene Dessert in Dune. I’d get the Gom Jabbar for sure. (Bonus points if you get the reference.)