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Justice Collection (page 9)

"Unveiling the Tapestry of Justice: From Rowlandson's Contrast to Cranach's Allegory" In December 1792, as Thomas Rowlandson sketched The Contrast

Background imageJustice Collection: United States Supreme Court: John Jay (1745-1829), American politician and lawyer (Chief Justice)

United States Supreme Court: John Jay (1745-1829), American politician and lawyer (Chief Justice)
NWI4950607 United States Supreme Court: John Jay (1745-1829), American politician and lawyer (Chief Justice). Color engraving of the United States.; (add.info.: United States Supreme Court)

Background imageJustice Collection: Le Proces de la bande Bonnot Bande a Bonnot - Cover of 'The Eye of the Police', 1913 (engraving)

Le Proces de la bande Bonnot Bande a Bonnot - Cover of "The Eye of the Police", 1913 (engraving)
ICA4950487 Le Proces de la bande Bonnot Bande a Bonnot - Cover of "The Eye of the Police", 1913 (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © Caricadoc

Background imageJustice Collection: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: place jean Jaures, courthouse

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: place jean Jaures, courthouse, 5 Renault taxis in front of the facade, 1910
LUX4762647 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: place jean Jaures, courthouse, 5 Renault taxis in front of the facade, 1910; (add.info.: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37)

Background imageJustice Collection: The Wheel of Aristotle with the cardinal virtues, 14th century (fresco)

The Wheel of Aristotle with the cardinal virtues, 14th century (fresco)
8683307 The Wheel of Aristotle with the cardinal virtues, 14th century (fresco) by Bindoccio, Cristoforo di & Piero, Meo di (14th century)

Background imageJustice Collection: CABRERA Y GRINO, Ramon (1806-1877). Spanish Carlist military man (engraving)

CABRERA Y GRINO, Ramon (1806-1877). Spanish Carlist military man (engraving)
CUL4936858 CABRERA Y GRINO, Ramon (1806-1877). Spanish Carlist military man (engraving); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: First Carlist War. Episode of Burjassot (1837)

Background imageJustice Collection: France, Rhone-Alpes, Isere (38), Grenoble: The Palace of Justice, 1926 - chocolate dolphin, bocanis

France, Rhone-Alpes, Isere (38), Grenoble: The Palace of Justice, 1926 - chocolate dolphin, bocanis
LUX4808049 France, Rhone-Alpes, Isere (38), Grenoble: The Palace of Justice, 1926 - chocolate dolphin, bocanis, shoe roty Photography; (add.info.: France, Rhone-Alpes, Isere (38)

Background imageJustice Collection: A woman accused of venality by her disappointed lover is judged by Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine

A woman accused of venality by her disappointed lover is judged by Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine
FLO4623265 A woman accused of venality by her disappointed lover is judged by Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine (Alienor d'Aquitaine or Eleonore de Guyenne, ca. 1122-1204)

Background imageJustice Collection: Sir James Ley, 1st Earl of Marlborough, Lord Chief Justice of the King's Bench, died 1629

Sir James Ley, 1st Earl of Marlborough, Lord Chief Justice of the King's Bench, died 1629
FLO4636539 Sir James Ley, 1st Earl of Marlborough, Lord Chief Justice of the King's Bench, died 1629. Copperplate engraving from William Richard's Portraits Illustrating Granger's

Background imageJustice Collection: Court-yard of honour of the Palace of Justice in Rome

Court-yard of honour of the Palace of Justice in Rome
3558956 Court-yard of honour of the Palace of Justice in Rome by Fratelli Alinari (fl.1854-1920); (add.info.: Artist: Calderini, Guglielmo Date of Artwork: 1888 -1910 Location: palace of Justice)

Background imageJustice Collection: The court attending the Emperor Nicholas II and Empress Alexandra of Russia, 1897

The court attending the Emperor Nicholas II and Empress Alexandra of Russia, 1897
3480753 The court attending the Emperor Nicholas II and Empress Alexandra of Russia, 1897; (add.info.: Illustration showing the court attending the Emperor Nicholas II)

Background imageJustice Collection: British suffragette movement

British suffragette movement
2603899 British suffragette movement; (add.info.: British suffragette movement. Mrs Pankhurst (right) Mrs Flora Drummond and Cristabel Pankhurst in the dock accused of conspiracy

Background imageJustice Collection: Tom Smith, policeman

Tom Smith, policeman
3119099 Tom Smith, policeman; (add.info.: Photograph of Tom Smith, a policeman in London. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageJustice Collection: Slingsby Bethell (1617-1697), Sherif of London (England) in 1680

Slingsby Bethell (1617-1697), Sherif of London (England) in 1680, wearing the ecarlate ceremonial dress
FLO4672322 Slingsby Bethell (1617-1697), Sherif of London (England) in 1680, wearing the ecarlate ceremonial dress, trimmed with fur on a long coat, pink stockings and beige shoes

Background imageJustice Collection: Jonathan Wild

Jonathan Wild
3585887 Jonathan Wild; (add.info.: Portrait of Jonathan Wild (1683-1725) a London underground figure who would operate on both sides of the law. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageJustice Collection: Statue of Saint Louis (Louis IX) (1214 - 1270)

Statue of Saint Louis (Louis IX) (1214 - 1270)
ETI4396205 Statue of Saint Louis (Louis IX) (1214 - 1270).; (add.info.: Statue of Saint Louis (Louis IX) (1214 - 1270).)

Background imageJustice Collection: Dishonest politician (corrupt) faced with a judge symbolized by a revolver (pistol)

Dishonest politician (corrupt) faced with a judge symbolized by a revolver (pistol)
PCT4295346 Dishonest politician (corrupt) faced with a judge symbolized by a revolver (pistol) containing cartridges marked with the words prosecution, accusation of fraud, theft, corruption

Background imageJustice Collection: Letter J: JUSTICE is the sanction of chosen conduct: from the merite of others let us not have

Letter J: JUSTICE is the sanction of chosen conduct: from the merite of others let us not have jealousy
DUV4206573 Letter J: JUSTICE is the sanction of chosen conduct: from the merite of others let us not have jealousy. Engraving in " ABC. Alphabet of good advice and mistakes to avoid". Ch

Background imageJustice Collection: France, Haute-Normandie, Seine-Maritime (76), Rouen: Palais de Justice, 1885 - Roulland Le roux

France, Haute-Normandie, Seine-Maritime (76), Rouen: Palais de Justice, 1885 - Roulland Le roux
LUX4708421 France, Haute-Normandie, Seine-Maritime (76), Rouen: Palais de Justice, 1885 - Roulland Le roux; (add.info.: France, Haute-Normandie, Seine-Maritime (76), Rouen: Palais de Justice

Background imageJustice Collection: The judge. The judge has to decide a dispute between a rich man and a poor man

The judge. The judge has to decide a dispute between a rich man and a poor man
FLO4675659 The judge. The judge has to decide a dispute between a rich man and a poor man. From the first, he's about to receive a bribe. Death behind him tears off his bureaucrat dress

Background imageJustice Collection: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Marthe Hanau case in the Tenth Chamber of Justice, 1928

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Marthe Hanau case in the Tenth Chamber of Justice, 1928
LUX4745679 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Marthe Hanau case in the Tenth Chamber of Justice, 1928; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France)

Background imageJustice Collection: Emile Zola (1840-1902) French novelist, on trial for defamation of French military authorities for

Emile Zola (1840-1902) French novelist, on trial for defamation of French military authorities for writing a letter to
535790 Emile Zola (1840-1902) French novelist, on trial for defamation of French military authorities for writing a letter to the press referring to the Esterhazy court martial in his effort to

Background imageJustice Collection: Le Conseil des Juifs Cherche Contre Jesus, De Faux Temoignages (engraving)

Le Conseil des Juifs Cherche Contre Jesus, De Faux Temoignages (engraving)
8629373 Le Conseil des Juifs Cherche Contre Jesus, De Faux Temoignages (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Conseil des Juifs Cherche Contre Jesus)

Background imageJustice Collection: 8627186

8627186

Background imageJustice Collection: Beaminster, 2 miles SE, Melplash, Court and Dovecote (litho)

Beaminster, 2 miles SE, Melplash, Court and Dovecote (litho)
8633646 Beaminster, 2 miles SE, Melplash, Court and Dovecote (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beaminster, 2 miles SE, Melplash, Court and Dovecote)

Background imageJustice Collection: Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630781 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageJustice Collection: 'Now for the honour of Shropshire!' The Shavington Day; A trial of rival packs

"Now for the honour of Shropshire!" The Shavington Day; A trial of rival packs
8630042 "Now for the honour of Shropshire!" The Shavington Day; A trial of rival packs, and consequently of rival horsemen (litho) by Alken

Background imageJustice Collection: Merrie England: Trial by water (litho)

Merrie England: Trial by water (litho)
8642429 Merrie England: Trial by water (litho) by Pearse, Alfred (19th Century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trial by water)

Background imageJustice Collection: The Renaissance in Italy, Palaces, Villas, etc (engraving)

The Renaissance in Italy, Palaces, Villas, etc (engraving)
8644802 The Renaissance in Italy, Palaces, Villas, etc (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Renaissance in Italy, Palaces, Villas, etc)

Background imageJustice Collection: 8626372

8626372

Background imageJustice Collection: The envoys of Caliph Harun al-Rashid bringing gifts to Charlemagne, 802 (engraving)

The envoys of Caliph Harun al-Rashid bringing gifts to Charlemagne, 802 (engraving)
8626238 The envoys of Caliph Harun al-Rashid bringing gifts to Charlemagne, 802 (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageJustice Collection: The Wimbledon Tournament, Hs Mahony and Mrs Hillyard v H L Doherty and Mrs Sterry

The Wimbledon Tournament, Hs Mahony and Mrs Hillyard v H L Doherty and Mrs Sterry, further court (b/w photo)
8648450 The Wimbledon Tournament, Hs Mahony and Mrs Hillyard v H L Doherty and Mrs Sterry, further court (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageJustice Collection: The fashions of the court of Louis XV (engraving)

The fashions of the court of Louis XV (engraving)
8647282 The fashions of the court of Louis XV (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The fashions of the court of Louis XV)

Background imageJustice Collection: Sir John Tenniel cartoon: Columbia's Fix (engraving)

Sir John Tenniel cartoon: Columbia's Fix (engraving)
8657253 Sir John Tenniel cartoon: Columbia's Fix (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Columbia's Fix)

Background imageJustice Collection: Love (colour litho)

Love (colour litho)
8656719 Love (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Love. Couple playing tennis. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageJustice Collection: The Fountain of the Virtues (Tugendbrunnen) in Nuremberg

The Fountain of the Virtues (Tugendbrunnen) in Nuremberg
3570357 The Fountain of the Virtues (Tugendbrunnen) in Nuremberg by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Nuremberg, Germany 1880-1890 ca. Date of Artwork: 1584-1589 ca)

Background imageJustice Collection: Puss in Boots (chromolitho)

Puss in Boots (chromolitho)
8663999 Puss in Boots (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Puss in Boots. Illustration from Childhood's Golden Tales (Dean & Son, London)

Background imageJustice Collection: Competitor in an early motor car race, 1894 (b/w photo)

Competitor in an early motor car race, 1894 (b/w photo)
8672182 Competitor in an early motor car race, 1894 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Competitor in an early motor car race, 1894)

Background imageJustice Collection: Galileo Galilei facing the Inquisition, 1633 (litho)

Galileo Galilei facing the Inquisition, 1633 (litho)
8673172 Galileo Galilei facing the Inquisition, 1633 (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageJustice Collection: Historic Places from Dickens Classics: Court in Clerkenwell Close, London (colour litho)

Historic Places from Dickens Classics: Court in Clerkenwell Close, London (colour litho)
8668249 Historic Places from Dickens Classics: Court in Clerkenwell Close, London (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Court in Clerkenwell Close, London)

Background imageJustice Collection: Pastimes of Our King (b/w photo)

Pastimes of Our King (b/w photo)
8671626 Pastimes of Our King (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pastimes of Our King)

Background imageJustice Collection: Pastimes of Our King (b/w photo)

Pastimes of Our King (b/w photo)
8671616 Pastimes of Our King (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pastimes of Our King)

Background imageJustice Collection: Byzantine emperor Theophilus defensor of iconoclasm has the saint monk Lazarus (above)

Byzantine emperor Theophilus defensor of iconoclasm has the saint monk Lazarus (above)
AIS5349608 Byzantine emperor Theophilus defensor of iconoclasm has the saint monk Lazarus (above), an icon painter in Constantinople arrested, 14th century (miniature); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid

Background imageJustice Collection: Mosaic of Saint Michael on the facade of Saint Spyridon Orthodox Church. Trieste. Italy

Mosaic of Saint Michael on the facade of Saint Spyridon Orthodox Church. Trieste. Italy
7136995 Mosaic of Saint Michael on the facade of Saint Spyridon Orthodox Church. Trieste. Italy.; Saint Spyridon Church, Trieste, Italy; © Pascal Deloche/Godong

Background imageJustice Collection: The arrest of the brigand Louis Dominique Garthausen dit Cartridge (1693-1721)

The arrest of the brigand Louis Dominique Garthausen dit Cartridge (1693-1721)
ELD4870841 The arrest of the brigand Louis Dominique Garthausen dit Cartridge (1693-1721) near a cabaret of the Basse Courtille (Belleville) in Paris

Background imageJustice Collection: English Georgian dandies at Bow Street magistrate's court. Tom

English Georgian dandies at Bow Street magistrate's court. Tom and Jerry's sensibility awakened at the pathetic
FLO4661955 English Georgian dandies at Bow Street magistrate's court. Tom and Jerry's sensibility awakened at the pathetic tale of the elegant Cyprian, the feeling Coachman

Background imageJustice Collection: Duel between French Prime Minister Charles Thomas Floquet (1828-1896)

Duel between French Prime Minister Charles Thomas Floquet (1828-1896) and General Georges Ernest Boulanger (1837-1891)
ELD4961127 Duel between French Prime Minister Charles Thomas Floquet (1828-1896) and General Georges Ernest Boulanger (1837-1891)

Background imageJustice Collection: Duel des Mignons is a confrontation between several cuties of King Henry III: Jacques de Caylus

Duel des Mignons is a confrontation between several cuties of King Henry III: Jacques de Caylus
ELD4961158 Duel des Mignons is a confrontation between several cuties of King Henry III: Jacques de Caylus, Louis de Maugiron and Guy d'Arces, lord of Livarot, against Francois de Riberac

Background imageJustice Collection: Statue of Louis IX (Saint Louis) (1214 - 1270)

Statue of Louis IX (Saint Louis) (1214 - 1270)
ETI4396215 Statue of Louis IX (Saint Louis) (1214 - 1270).; (add.info.: Statue of Louis IX (Saint Louis) (1214 - 1270).)




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"Unveiling the Tapestry of Justice: From Rowlandson's Contrast to Cranach's Allegory" In December 1792, as Thomas Rowlandson sketched The Contrast, a vivid portrayal of societal disparities, justice stood at a crossroads. High above the Old Bailey Law Courts in London, the Scales swung hesitantly, reflecting the weighty decisions made within its hallowed halls. England's legal foundation lay in Carta Magna (1212), an ancient manuscript that safeguarded principles still upheld today. Within the walls of Old Bailey, where barristers donned wigs and robes reminiscent of bygone eras, justice was dispensed with meticulous care. The Barrister on canvas embodied dedication and eloquence; his words resonated through centuries. In this realm where truth sought refuge from falsehoods and deceitful tongues were silenced, fairness prevailed. At Central Criminal Court - known as Old Bailey - the Scales held sway over countless trials that shaped lives forever. As they balanced evidence against innocence or guilt, they symbolized society's quest for equilibrium amidst chaos. Wandering into history’s corridors revealed glimpses into lawyers' sanctuaries at Royal Courts – bustling chambers where strategies were devised and cases meticulously prepared. Here resided wisdom passed down since 1545 when Reymerswaele captured The Lawyers Office on canvas. Justice transcended physical realms too; it found representation in Tarot cards depicting its essence alongside other universal truths. These cards whispered secrets only those attuned to their mystical language could decipher. Beyond criminal courts lay another domain – Court of Exchequer – where financial disputes met resolution under watchful eyes. Here accountability mingled with equity as wealth flowed through channels governed by law’s guiding hand. Yet justice was not merely cold impartiality; it embraced compassion and mercy too.