When most people think of the Spanish Inquisition, they typically think of torture (or Monty Python), and for good reason.

The British comedy troupe Monty Python is beginning to roll out clips of sketches from its farewell run at London’s O2 this year, and first up is the group’s classic “Spanish Inquisition” bit, which ...

“Nobody,” the Monty Python skit goes, “expects the Spanish Inquisition,” and the same goes for visitors to the Prado Museum in Madrid. Turning a corner on the second floor, viewers come face-to-face ...