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Inquisition. Inquisitor questioning a defendant. Engraving
Tribunal of the Inquisition. Inquisitor questioning a defendant. Engraving, 1692
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1692 Accused Defendant Heresy Inquisition Inquisitor Institution Interrogation Judicial Questioning Tribunal
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This engraving depicts a solemn scene from the Tribunal of the Inquisition during the 17th century in Europe. The Inquisition was a powerful and controversial institution of the Roman Catholic Church, established to combat heresy and maintain orthodoxy within the faith. In the image, an inquisitor, dressed in the traditional black robe and biretta, sits at a simple wooden table, intently questioning a defendant. The accused, a man with a worried expression, is seated on a plain chair, his hands bound before him. A large open book lies before him, possibly the Bible or some other religious text, as he listens attentively to the inquisitor's words. The interior of the tribunal is sparsely furnished, with a few wooden benches and a simple cross on the wall, creating an austere and intimidating atmosphere. The scene is set in an unadorned, stone building, symbolizing the unyielding and unforgiving nature of the Inquisition. The image captures the intense and personal nature of the interrogation process, as the inquisitor seeks to uncover any signs of heresy or dissent, while the defendant must answer truthfully to avoid severe punishment. This engraving offers a glimpse into the judicial procedures of the Inquisition during the modern age, a period of European history marked by religious and political turmoil.
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