Trial By Combat (Original)

Artist: Michael Godfrey
Medium: Gouache on Board
Size: 13" x 8" (320mm x 200mm)
Date: 1963
Code: GodfreyTrial

This is the unique original Gouache painting by Michael Godfrey.

The Wonderful Story of Britain: The Good Laws of King Henry the Second. Henry II listens to the grievance of a humble subject, while his courts dispense justice through trial by jury, though lesser courts still used trial by ordeal, in this case by battle or combat.

Original artwork from Treasure no. 41 (26 October 1963).

• Artist Biography
  Michael Godfrey (31 Aug 1903 ? - 16 Mar 1983 ?)
  Michael Godfrey was an accomplished and prolific illustrator for Look and Learn magazine and associated publications. He illustrated many articles relating to medieval history, including Magna Carta, Henry II, William the Conqueror, The Canterbury Tales.