Court Collection (#89)

Scene of London life (engraving)
607017 Scene of London life (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene of London life); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

The Arms of the City Companies (engraving)
606902 The Arms of the City Companies (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Arms of the City Companies, together with those of the trading companies)

Opening of the Royal Courts of Justice: The judges farewell to Westminster Hall (engraving)
606832 Opening of the Royal Courts of Justice: The judges farewell to Westminster Hall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ancient civic tenure custom, on the morror of St Michael, in the Court of Exchequer, at Westminster (engraving)
608263 Ancient civic tenure custom, on the morror of St Michael, in the Court of Exchequer, at Westminster (engraving) by English School

Ancient ceremony of chopping sticks and counting horne-shoes and hob-nails in the Court of Exchequer (engraving)
607751 Ancient ceremony of chopping sticks and counting horne-shoes and hob-nails in the Court of Exchequer (engraving) by English School

Justice Hall in the Old Bailey (engraving)
607678 Justice Hall in the Old Bailey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Justice Hall in the Old Bailey)

Interior of the ancient chapel of St Mary Magdelene, Guildhall (coloured engraving)
609087 Interior of the ancient chapel of St Mary Magdelene, Guildhall (coloured engraving) by Jones, George (1786-1869); Private Collection; (add.info)

Extraordinary presentation to a judge (engraving)
604313 Extraordinary presentation to a judge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

View of Westminster Hall, Law Courts, etc. from the north west (pencil on paper)
602676 View of Westminster Hall, Law Courts, etc. from the north west (pencil on paper) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Westminster Hall, Law Courts, etc)

The Guildhall in the City of London (coloured engraving)
619540 The Guildhall in the City of London (coloured engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Administrative headquarters of the City of London)

The Protestant Princes signing their Confession, illustration from
619691 The Protestant Princes signing their Confession, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

John Wilkes before the Court of Kings Bench (engraving)
663189 John Wilkes before the Court of Kings Bench (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Wilkes before the Court of Kings Bench)

The Trouvere Adenes at the court of queen Marie of Brabant (engraving)
654014 The Trouvere Adenes at the court of queen Marie of Brabant (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Return of Queen Guenevere and Sir Lancelot, illustration from King Arthur
IL352866 The Return of Queen Guenevere and Sir Lancelot, illustration from King Arthur (colour litho) by Hatherell, William (1855-1928); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Court costumes in France during the 13th century, illustration from
PER437826 Court costumes in France during the 13th century, illustration from Costumes de Paris a travers les siecles by H

Esther Denouncing Haman to King Ahasuerus, 1888 (oil on canvas)
TW429355 Esther Denouncing Haman to King Ahasuerus, 1888 (oil on canvas) by Normand, Ernest (1857-1923); 167x244.5 cm; Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens, Tyne & Wear

The Sign of the Cross, 1897 (oil on canvas)
TW426721 The Sign of the Cross, 1897 (oil on canvas) by Knowles, Davidson (1851-1901); 241.3x304.5 cm; Shipley Art Gallery, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; English

Trial of Lambert in Westminster Hall (litho)
475449 Trial of Lambert in Westminster Hall (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Lambert (died 1538)

Titlepage, The Seventh Book, from Acts and Monuments by John Foxe
STC469132 Titlepage, The Seventh Book, from Acts and Monuments by John Foxe, ninth edition, pub. 1684 (litho) by English School

Court of the Hall of Audience of the Imperial Palace, Beijing, c
468744 Court of the Hall of Audience of the Imperial Palace, Beijing, c.1820s-30s (coloured engraving) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Trial of Joan of Arc in Rouen (engraving)
CHT420097 The Trial of Joan of Arc in Rouen (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Three Panels from a Casket with Scenes from Courtly Romances, c. 1330-1350 (ivory)
499917 Three Panels from a Casket with Scenes from Courtly Romances, c.1330-1350 (ivory) by French School, (14th century); h:13.00 w:26.20 d:1.00

Maharaja Mahtab Chand Bahadur with his Son and Suite, c. 1870s (b / w photo)
498589 Maharaja Mahtab Chand Bahadur with his Son and Suite, c.1870s (b/w photo) by British Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ranbir Singh, Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir and Suite, 1877 (b / w photo)
498584 Ranbir Singh, Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir and Suite, 1877 (b/w photo) by Bourne, S. (1834-1912) & Shepherd, C. (c.1858-85) (attr)

The Ante-chamber, Whitehall, during the dying moments of Charles II
STC393409 The Ante-chamber, Whitehall, during the dying moments of Charles II, illustration from The Church of England: A History for the People by H.D.M. Spence-Jones, pub

Titlepage of the Minutes of the proceedings of the court-martial held at Portsmouth
BON386791 Titlepage of the Minutes of the proceedings of the court-martial held at Portsmouth, August 12, 1792, published in London, 1794 (print) by English School

Caractacus before Claudius, illustration from Cassell
STC385202 Caractacus before Claudius, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by English School

Satan Enthroned in Hell (oil on canvas)
492505 Satan Enthroned in Hell (oil on canvas) by Colman, Samuel (1780-1845); 47x67.5 cm; Private Collection; Haldane Fine Art; English, out of copyright

Coronation of Sunjong, Emperor Yunghui of Korea on 20 July, 1907
473613 Coronation of Sunjong, Emperor Yunghui of Korea on 20 July, 1907, cover illustration of La Tribuna Illustrata magazine, August 4, 1907 (colour litho) by Beltrame

Trial of Queen Catherine
LLM456040 Trial of Queen Catherine by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trial of Queen Catherine)

Louis XIV of France and his court
LLM456869 Louis XIV of France and his court by Scarpelli, Tancredi (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis XIV of France and his court)

Book of the Etiquette of the Ducal Palace of Lucca, Lucca
698766 Book of the Etiquette of the Ducal Palace of Lucca, Lucca, 1805 (embroidered textile & paper) by French School, (19th century); 29.5x20.4 cm; BibliothAque Paul-Marmottan

Hamlet (engraving)
727471 Hamlet (engraving) by Maclise, Daniel (1806-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hamlet. Illustration for The Works of Shakespeare edited by Charles Knight (Virtue)

The fool and Charles VI, King of France (1368-1422) (chromolitho)
724769 The fool and Charles VI, King of France (1368-1422) (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The fool and Charles VI)

Egypt - Columns in the great court of Karnak (engraving)
729332 Egypt - Columns in the great court of Karnak (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Egypt - Columns in the great court of Karnak)

The Bankruptcy of Rembrandt (chromolitho)
735377 The Bankruptcy of Rembrandt (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bankrupty of Rembrandt)

Victor Alfieris Philippe II (chromolitho)
735393 Victor Alfieris Philippe II (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Victor Alfieris Philippe II)

Hamlet: The Play Within a Play (II) (chromolitho)
735042 Hamlet: The Play Within a Play (II) (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hamlet: The Play Within a Play (II)

The Reception of the Queen of Sheba by King Solomon (c. 1015-977
701676 The Reception of the Queen of Sheba by King Solomon (c.1015-977) from the Legend of the True Cross cycle, completed 1464 (fresco) (detail of 109786) by Francesca

Tholsel, Dublin, 1798 (hand-coloured engraving)
740374 Tholsel, Dublin, 1798 (hand-coloured engraving) by Malton, James (1761-1803); Private Collection; (add.info.: The word Tholsel derives from the old English toll meaning tax)

A prince in darbar under a canopy, c. 1880 (opaque w / c and gold on paper)
6040530 A prince in darbar under a canopy, c.1880 (opaque w/c and gold on paper) by Indian School, (19th century); 46.5x34.9 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

A maharana smoking his hookah in durbar, c. 1870 (opaque w / c and gold on paper)
6040482 A maharana smoking his hookah in durbar, c.1870 (opaque w/c and gold on paper) by Indian School, (19th century); 26.6x35 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Archduke Francis Ferdinand and The Duchess of Hohenberg (b / w photo)
6022126 Archduke Francis Ferdinand and The Duchess of Hohenberg (b/w photo) by Austrian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Henri II of France (1519-59), 1559
AII79573 Portrait of Henri II of France (1519-59), 1559 by Clouet, Francois (c.1510-72); Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Italy; French, out of copyright

The Meeting of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, one of ten relief panels from
BEN87661 The Meeting of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, one of ten relief panels from the Gates of Paradise (East doors), 1425-52 (gilt bronze) (see also 87652-60 & 87662-67) by Ghiberti

The Divorce of the Empress Josephine (1763-1814) 15th December 1809
STC87439 The Divorce of the Empress Josephine (1763-1814) 15th December 1809, engraved by Jean Pierre Marie Jazet (1788-1871) 1851 (aquatint) (see also 62790) by Schopin

St. Bonaventure (1221-74) at the Council of Lyons in 1274, 1627 (oil on canvas)
PWI91649 St. Bonaventure (1221-74) at the Council of Lyons in 1274, 1627 (oil on canvas) by Zurbaran, Francisco de (1598-1664); 250x225 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; ePeter Willi; Spanish

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"The Court: A Tapestry of Stories and History" Step into the world of courts, where tales unfold and history is made. From the prestigious Tennis Championships at Wimbledon to the whimsical game played by Babar, king of the elephants, and Celeste in Jean de Brunhoff's enchanting illustrations from the 1930s. Journey to Granada's Alhambra, a majestic court that witnessed countless stories of love and power. Transport yourself back to 1893 when Carbolic Smoke Ball revolutionized legal battles with its groundbreaking case. Discover unexpected moments on Centre Court as a dandelion interrupts an intense match, reminding us that nature has its own way of making its presence known. Reflect upon family bonds through William Frederick Yeames' poignant painting "And when did you last see your father?" capturing emotions within a courtroom setting in 1878. Witness justice being served in a dramatic courtroom scene from 1828, where truth hangs delicately in balance. Feel the energy on a tennis court as a woman leaps with joy in the foreground while her partner awaits their next move. Marvel at Martin Luther defending himself before Holy Roman Emperor Charles V during the Diet in Worms in 1521, leaving an indelible mark on religious reform. Immerse yourself in Peterhouse at Cambridge University, where knowledge blossoms amidst ancient walls. Admire Joseph-Desire Court's masterpiece "The Deluge, " depicting chaos engulfing humanity as water cascades down relentlessly. Lastly, encounter Grigori Rasputin - enigmatic figure who held sway over Russia's court - captured frozen in time during his influential years. In this captivating tapestry woven with threads from various courts throughout history and imagination alike, we find ourselves immersed within narratives that shape our understanding of society and human nature itself.