An unusual method of extorting confessions from criminals, after a 16th century drawing by Theodorus de Bry. The scene shows the criminal sitting in the scales of injustice whilst a priest leans over the precipice ready to receive his confession

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An unusual method of extorting confessions from criminals, after a 16th century drawing by Theodorus de Bry. The scene shows the criminal sitting in the scales of injustice whilst a priest leans over the precipice ready to receive his confession by English School. Available as an art print on canvas, photo paper, watercolor board, natural paper, or Japanese paper.
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