1-238-707 - The London Archives (City of London)/Heritage Images

'The deaf judge, or mutual misunderstanding', 1796 ; a scene at the Old Bailey, London. On the left an aged judge leans forward to listen to a barrister, who points at a shouting witness on the right. In the foreground four counsel sit and to the right an usher leans back asleep. The statue of Justice, jurors and spectators can be seen behind.