Jigsaw Puzzle : Ordeal by Ducking
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Ordeal by Ducking
ORDEAL BY DUCKING The suspect is bound and thrown into a river; if he drowns he is innocent, if he floats he is guilty
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Bound Drowns Ducking Floats Guilty Innocent L Aw Ordeal Suspect Thrown Trial
Jigsaw Puzzle (252 Pieces)
Introducing the latest addition to our Media Storehouse Jigsaw Puzzle collection: "Ordeal by Ducking" from Mary Evans Picture Library. This intriguing historical puzzle brings to life an ancient and unusual form of trial by water. Imagine the suspense as you piece together this captivating image from Mary Evans Prints Online. Witness the moment of truth as a bound suspect is thrown into the river, the crowd holding their breath in anticipation. Will he drown, proving his innocence, or will he float, revealing his guilt? Our high-quality jigsaw puzzles are meticulously crafted with detailed, vibrant pieces that fit seamlessly together. Perfect for puzzlers of all ages and skill levels, this puzzle offers hours of engaging entertainment and a sense of accomplishment upon completion. Dive into the past with "Ordeal by Ducking" and experience the thrill of uncovering history, one puzzle piece at a time. Order yours today and let the adventure begin!
Made in the USA, 252-piece puzzles are printed on photographic paper. Excluding the outer edge, all of the pieces are the same shape with the completed puzzle measuring 10" x 14" (25.4 x 35.5 cm). Split into individual pieces, puzzles are supplied in a black presentation box, sized to fit most mailboxes, with a professionally printed photo on top for reference (box dimensions 5 5/8" x 7 5/8" x 1 1/5")
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Estimated Product Size is 29.2cm x 37.2cm (11.5" x 14.6")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Ordeal by Ducking" was a bizarre and inhumane legal practice that originated in Europe during the Middle Aages, and was used as a method of determining guilt or innocence in various criminal trials. The photograph depicts a suspenseful moment during this archaic trial, with a bound and helpless suspect about to be thrown into a river as part of the ordeal. The man's hands are tied behind his back, and his feet are secured with ropes, leaving him completely at the mercy of the water. The belief behind this ordeal was that if the accused was innocent, they would be saved by divine intervention and would float on the surface of the water. However, if they were guilty, they would be weighed down by their sins and would drown. This belief was rooted in the ancient belief that water had the power to distinguish between the guilty and the innocent. The scene depicted in the photograph is likely to have taken place in a river or a pond, and the trial would have been witnessed by a large crowd of onlookers. The outcome of the ordeal would have been considered a divine judgment, and the verdict would have been final. Ordeal by Ducking was a brutal and inhumane practice, and it is hard to imagine the fear and anxiety that the accused must have felt as they were thrown into the water. The photograph serves as a stark reminder of the dark and often brutal history of criminal trials, and the lengths that people were willing to go to in order to establish guilt or innocence. Despite the fact that this practice was eventually abolished, it is important to remember the historical significance of Ordeal by Ducking and the role it played in shaping the legal systems of Europe. The photograph is a powerful reminder of the human capacity for both cruelty and compassion, and the complex and often contradictory nature of justice throughout history.
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