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Court of Kings Bench, Westminster Hall, c. 1460 (vellum)
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Court of Kings Bench, Westminster Hall, c. 1460 (vellum)
BAL177094 Court of Kings Bench, Westminster Hall, c.1460 (vellum) by English School, (15th century); Inner Temple, London, UK; (add.info.: one of the four courts of justice; guarded by tipstaffs (officers holding a rod or tipstaff); ); English, out of copyright
Media ID 23354158
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Accused Bailiff Courtroom Evidence Judge Jury Lawyer Lawyers Legal System Oath Scribe Trial Unhappy Prisoner
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This print transports us back in time to the Court of Kings Bench in Westminster Hall, circa 1460. The vellum manuscript, created by an anonymous English School artist from the 15th century, showcases the grandeur and solemnity of one of the four courts of justice. The scene is set within Inner Temple, London, UK. Guarded by tipstaffs - officers holding a rod or tipstaff - this court served as a bastion for criminal jurisdiction during medieval times. The atmosphere depicted is somber and tense; it captures a moment where lives hang in the balance. Intriguingly illuminated with meticulous detail, we see chained prisoners occupying the foreground while lawyers passionately argue their cases before a stern judge seated on an elevated platform. A bailiff stands nearby, ensuring order prevails amidst this legal battleground. The image evokes a sense of unease as we witness accused individuals anxiously awaiting their fate. Lawyers meticulously present evidence while scribes diligently record every word uttered during these trials that could determine life or death. This photograph serves as both historical documentation and artistic expression. It offers us a glimpse into an era when justice was meted out through intense courtroom drama and decisions were made based on oaths sworn under watchful eyes. As we contemplate this striking visual narrative captured by Bridgeman Images from Fine Art Finder's collection, we are reminded of how far our legal system has evolved over centuries yet still remains rooted in principles established long ago.
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