Hangdog expressionism

In medieval times, animals which had caused harm or death were put on trial and, if found guilty, sentenced to death. In France, in 1487, beetles were charged with the destruction of a vineyard and in Switzerland it was claimed a cock had laid an egg and should answer charges of sorcery.

In an age when unhygienic conditions were widespread, it was only to be expected that dog bites would quite often prove fatal, thus bringing about a charge of murder.


Who'd a thought it?!