3-101-714 - LTL/Heritage Images

Two knights fight a duel, Middle Ages, 15th century, (1877). Judgement of God. Trials by means of duels and combats to elucidate who was the possessor of the truth or to be right. Each side chose a champion to act on their behalf. The winner was proclaimed the possessor of the truth. Engraving from a miniature of "Conquêtes de Charlemagne", 15th century. From "Vie Militaire et Religieuse au Moyen Age et à l'Epoque de la Renaissance". Paris, 1877. (Colorised black and white print).