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Anglo-Saxon clerical usages, trial by the ordeal of hot iron (engraving)
973413 Anglo-Saxon clerical usages, trial by the ordeal of hot iron (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anglo-Saxon clerical usages, trial by the ordeal of hot iron. Illustration for The Peoples History of Great Britain (Liverpool Courier, 1895). Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 22639894
© Look and Learn / Bridgeman Images
Anglo Saxon Clerical Iron Ordeal Trial Justice Usages
8"x6" (20x15cm) Acrylic Blox
Your photographic print is held in place by magnets and a micro thin sheet of metal covering the back of a 20mm piece of clear acrylic. Your print is held in place with magnets so can easily be replaced if needed.
Streamlined, one sided modern and attractive table top print
Estimated Product Size is 15.2cm x 20.3cm (6" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This engraving from the 19th century depicts a significant aspect of Anglo-Saxon clerical usages - the trial by ordeal of hot iron. The image, part of a private collection, showcases an important historical practice that was prevalent in Great Britain during this era. The scene portrays a solemn moment where justice and religion intertwine. A figure, presumably accused of a crime, is seen holding a red-hot iron bar while surrounded by clergymen and onlookers. This ritualistic procedure served as a test to determine guilt or innocence; if the accused suffered no burns or injuries after gripping the scorching metal, they were deemed innocent under divine intervention. The artwork's digital restoration allows for enhanced clarity and detail, enabling viewers to appreciate its historical significance fully. It originally appeared as an illustration in "The Peoples History of Great Britain" published by Liverpool Courier in 1895. This print not only provides insight into religious practices but also sheds light on British culture and legal traditions at that time. It serves as a reminder of how societies have evolved over centuries regarding justice systems and their reliance on faith-based rituals. As we observe this intriguing piece from Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder collection, we are transported back to an era when trials were conducted through unconventional means – reminding us how far we have come in our pursuit of fairness and equality within modern judicial systems.
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