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A Turkish Court of Justice; The Bastinado, 1854. Creator: Unknown
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A Turkish Court of Justice; The Bastinado, 1854. Creator: Unknown
A Turkish Court of Justice; The Bastinado, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"
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Beating Corporal Punishment Court Court Of Law Feet Foot Justice Law Court Mohammedan Moslem Moslems Muslim Muslims Ottoman Empire Painful Punishing Punishment Turkey Turkish Bastinado
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A Turkish Court of Justice - The Bastinado, 1854
EDITORS COMMENTS
is an intriguing and thought-provoking engraving that offers a glimpse into the judicial system of the Ottoman Empire during the 19th century. The image, published in Cassell's Illustrated Family Paper, London Weekly between December 31, 1853, and December 30, 1854, depicts a crowded courtroom filled with men, dressed in traditional Islamic attire, as they witness a punishment being administered. At the center of the image, a man is shown being subjected to the bastinado, a form of corporal punishment that involved the use of a cane or rod to inflict pain on the soles of the feet. The man's body is tensed in pain, his face contorted in agony, as he endures the beating. The scene is witnessed by a judge, dressed in ornate robes and seated on a raised platform, who appears to be delivering a verdict. The courtroom is filled with a sense of solemnity and gravity, with the men in the audience wearing various forms of traditional Ottoman clothing. The atmosphere is one of seriousness and reverence, reflecting the importance of the legal proceedings taking place. The use of black and white in the engraving adds to the sense of starkness and severity, highlighting the painful nature of the punishment being administered. The image provides a fascinating insight into the legal system of the Ottoman Empire during the 19th century, as well as offering a glimpse into the fashion and customs of the time. It is a reminder of the ways in which punishment was administered in the past and the role that religion and tradition played in shaping legal practices. Overall, "A Turkish Court of Justice: The Bastinado, 1854" is a powerful and evocative image that continues to captivate and intrigue viewers to this day.
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