Canvas Print : Ordeal by Cold Water
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Ordeal by Cold Water
ORDEAL BY COLD WATER TUB The suspect is bound tightly and immersed in a tub of cold water; if he drowns he is innocent, if not, not
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Media ID 604717
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Bound Cold Drowns Immersed Innocent L Aw Ordeal Suspect Tightly Trial
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating "Ordeal by Cold Water" Canvas Print from Media Storehouse and Mary Evans Picture Library. This intriguing historical image depicts a chilling tale of justice, as a suspect is bound and prepared for the ordeal by cold water. If he survives the immersion, his innocence is proven. This high-quality canvas print brings a unique and intriguing piece of history into your home or office, with vivid colors and stunning detail that truly bring the image to life. The heavyweight canvas material and professional gallery wrapping ensure a polished and elegant finish, making this an exceptional addition to any decor. Revisit the past with this captivating and thought-provoking image, and let the story of the Ordeal by Cold Water unfold in your personal space.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 76.2cm (20" x 30")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Ordeal by Cold Water: A Historical Trial by Immersion This evocative image depicts an 18th century ordeal by cold water, a trial used in European history to determine the guilt or innocence of a suspect. The man in the photograph is tightly bound and immersed in a large, tub-like container filled with cold water. The belief was that if the suspect was innocent, he would not drown, and if he survived the ordeal, he would be acquitted. Conversely, if the suspect was guilty, he would supposedly succumb to the cold water and drown, providing evidence of his guilt. Ordeals by cold water were a common form of trial during the Middle Ages and the early modern period, particularly in Europe. These trials were often used when there was insufficient evidence to secure a conviction through other means. The practice was based on the belief that God would protect the innocent during the ordeal, and that the guilty would be punished by drowning. Despite the widespread use of ordeals by cold water, they were not without controversy. Critics argued that the trials were unreliable and that innocent people could be wrongly accused and condemned. Additionally, the trials were often accompanied by superstitious beliefs and practices, such as the use of holy water or the presence of religious figures. The use of ordeals by cold water declined in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, as the scientific revolution and the Enlightenment led to a greater emphasis on evidence-based reasoning and the rejection of superstitious practices. Today, the image of the ordeal by cold water serves as a reminder of the complex and often contradictory nature of historical legal practices, and the importance of upholding the principles of fairness, justice, and the presumption of innocence.
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