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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
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with Media Storehouse's captivating Anglo-Saxon Clerical Usages poster print. This intriguing image, sourced from Bridgeman Images through Fine Art Finder, showcases an engraving of Anglo-Saxon clerical practices, including the trial by the ordeal of hot iron. This evocative 19th-century artwork offers a unique glimpse into the past, transporting you to a time of rich history and tradition. Adorn your walls with this striking piece and bring a touch of history into your home or office.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 42cm x 46.1cm (16.5" x 18.1")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
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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