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Trial by the Ordeal of Boiling Water, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c. 1920 (litho)
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Trial by the Ordeal of Boiling Water, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c. 1920 (litho)
STC292411 Trial by the Ordeal of Boiling Water, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c.1920 (litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection
Media ID 25143782
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
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The captivating lithograph, "Trial by the Ordeal of Boiling Water" takes us back to a time long gone, shedding light on the ancient practice of justice in Britain. Created by Allan Stewart in 1920, this engraving captures a pivotal moment in history. Intriguingly, we find ourselves witnessing an intense scene within an ecclesiastical court. The accused stands before a cauldron of boiling water while adorned in anglo-saxon robes. A bishop presides over the proceedings, holding a crucifix as a symbol of divine judgment. This illustration transports us to the 10th century when such trials were commonplace. The victim's fate hangs precariously on their ability to withstand this brutal test imposed upon them by religious authorities. It is an ordeal that will determine guilt or innocence through what was believed to be divine intervention. The image evokes both fascination and horror as we contemplate the harshness of medieval justice systems. We are reminded of how far our society has come since those times, where reliance on superstition and fear governed legal proceedings. Stewart's lithograph serves as a powerful reminder of our past and encourages reflection on the progress made towards more humane forms of justice today. As we gaze at this historical snapshot frozen in time, let it serve as a testament to human resilience and our ongoing pursuit for fairness and equality under the law.
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