It's the Law – taking the cursed morsel
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Caption | It's the Law. An accused man might be given a "cursed morsel". He would have to swallow whole a piece of bread or cheese containing an irritant, like a feather. If he choked, it was taken as a sign of his guilt. |
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Creator | Angus McBride, British (1931–2007) |
Artwork medium | painting |
Credit | © Look and Learn |
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