Court Of Law Collection (#9)

The trial of King Charles I, 1649 (1905). From Cassells History of England, Vol. III, [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1905]. (Colorised black and white print)

Parliament of Edward I, 13th century, (c1905). After a work from the collection of the Society of Antiquities. Illustration from Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith

No. 8, Cliffords Inn, and Hall on Left, 1903. From The Burlington Magazine for Connoisseurs, Volume 1 - March to May 1903. [The Burlington Magazine, Limited, London, 1903]

Cliffords Inn, Looking North, 1903. From The Burlington Magazine for Connoisseurs, Volume 1 - March to May 1903. [The Burlington Magazine, Limited, London, 1903]

A Corner of Cliffords Inn, 1903. From The Burlington Magazine for Connoisseurs, Volume 1 - March to May 1903. [The Burlington Magazine, Limited, London, 1903]

Cliffords Inn, Looking North East, 1903. From The Burlington Magazine for Connoisseurs, Volume 1 - March to May 1903. [The Burlington Magazine, Limited, London, 1903]

A Court of Law About 1733, c1733, (1904). From Social England, Volume V, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1904]

Roma - Prati di Castello. New Law Courts by Calderini, and statue of Cavour, 1910. Prati is a historic neighbourhood (rione) of Rome in the centre of the city

Medieval English court of law
Court of Kings Bench, London, 1400s. Color lithograph reproduction of a 15th-century illuminated manuscript

Mock Trial at Kings College, Cambridge University. Counsel addressing the court. 26 November 1921

Acquittal of John Peter Zenger, 1735
John Peter Zenger celebrating his acquittal after trial for libel, colonial New York City, 1735. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Darley illustration

Timur enthroned during celebrations, Mughal manuscript, 1600-1601. Timur was a Turco-Mongol conqueror. At British Museum

Norwegian Tapestry from Gudbrandsdal, dated 1620s. Solomon and Sheba. (Lettering at top appears reversed). At Museum of Applied Arts, Oslo

Fresco (reconstruction) of Ladies of Minoan Royal Court, Knossos, Greece, c20th century

Verdict, Not Guilty, 1882 (oil on canvas)
BAL167461 Verdict, Not Guilty, 1882 (oil on canvas) by Makovsky, Vladimir Egorovic (1846-1920); 79x105 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

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"The Court of Law: A Glimpse into History's Halls of Justice" Step back in time to witness the intriguing dynamics within the Court of Law. In 1889, artist John Tenniel captures the whimsical yet stern atmosphere as The King and Queen of Hearts find themselves entangled in a legal dispute. Meanwhile, a judge presides over a medieval courtroom, where justice was often harshly meted out. Traveling further through history, we encounter Dublin's four high courts in 1860—a digitally restored reproduction that transports us to an era when legal matters were resolved with meticulous attention to detail. Leipzig's New Imperial Court Building stands tall in Germany around 1900, showcasing the grandeur and architectural splendor associated with judicial proceedings. The Byzantine court under Emperor Justinian offers insight into early 20th-century power dynamics and political intrigue. Witness Aeneas Silvus Piccolomini at James I of Scotland's court in 1946—an enigmatic portrayal by an unknown artist that leaves us pondering their relationship. Religious trials also take center stage throughout history; George Presbury's depiction from c1840 shows cries for crucifixion echoing through the crowd during Jesus' trial. Henry Traut brings us face-to-face with Jesus before the Sanhedrin in 1922—capturing both tension and solemnity as divine judgment hangs in balance. Shifting our focus to legislative bodies, we glimpse the Ministerial Bench of the House of Lords between 1886-1892—a snapshot frozen in time that reveals influential figures shaping laws that would impact generations to come. Moving beyond individual cases and institutions, we explore iconic landmarks such as Lausanne's Swiss Federal Court or Washington D. C. 's Supreme Court building—the very foundations upon which justice is upheld today. These structures embody not only architectural brilliance but also symbolize societies' commitment to fairness and equality under law.