Vrouw verklaart onder ede haar onschuld 1533 - 1534

This small-scale, detailed engraving titled "Vrouw verklaart onder ede haar onschuld" by Georg Pencz, from 1533-1534, features a woman kneeling before a seated judge with a lion at his feet. This artwork, now in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a scene from a story that utilizes a trial by ordeal. This type of trial was common in the medieval period, and the outcome was believed to be determined by a supernatural power that could prove the accused's innocence or guilt. The scene is enriched by the inclusion of a jester, adding a layer of complexity and ambiguity to the narrative.