 About 1556 he created three engravings with historical or mythological allusions, the Bull of Phalaris, "Hasdrubal's Wife Throwing Herself on the Pyre" and "Phocas Led Captive before Heraclius".Contrary to what was previously thought, Woeiriot did not go to Italy in 1550, but stayed in Lyon until about 1559-60 after which he left for Rome.By the end of 1561 he was in Nancy, making frequent visits to Lyon until 1571.