Fine Art 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
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the captivating allure of history with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. This mesmerizing image, "Ordeal by Cold Water Tub" from Mary Evans Picture Library, takes you back in time to an era of intrigue and suspense. Witness the intense moment of truth as a suspect is bound and submerged in an icy tub. If he survives, the accusations against him are proven false; if not, the consequences are dire. Add this stunning work of art to your collection and bring the intrigue of the past into your home or office.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 53.3cm (14" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
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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