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Law Court Collection (#9)

"Exploring the Fascinating World of Law Courts

Background imageLaw Court Collection: The Greek hetarius and courtesan Phryne (Phrynee) tried before the aeropagus for impiety

The Greek hetarius and courtesan Phryne (Phrynee) tried before the aeropagus for impiety, 19th century (engraving)
7203439 The Greek hetarius and courtesan Phryne (Phrynee) tried before the aeropagus for impiety, 19th century (engraving) by French School

Background imageLaw Court Collection: Dreyfuss being decorated with Legion d Honneur in Paris after his rehabilitation

Dreyfuss being decorated with Legion d Honneur in Paris after his rehabilitation, by Achille Beltrame (1871-1945)
2814920 Dreyfuss being decorated with Legion d Honneur in Paris after his rehabilitation, by Achille Beltrame (1871-1945), from La Domenica del Corriere, 1906 (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageLaw Court Collection: A courtcase between animals, with lion and tiger as judges. 1811 (etching)

A courtcase between animals, with lion and tiger as judges. 1811 (etching)
7235845 A courtcase between animals, with lion and tiger as judges. 1811 (etching) by Howitt, Samuel (1756-1822); (add.info.: A courtcase between animals, with a lion and tiger as judges)

Background imageLaw Court Collection: Tribunal de commerce, 1933 (b / w photo)

Tribunal de commerce, 1933 (b / w photo)
1730798 Tribunal de commerce, 1933 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: The " Tribunal de commerce" (court dealing with trade disputes), Marseille, France

Background imageLaw Court Collection: The new WPA courthouse alongside the old county courthouse, Bonners Ferry, Idaho, 1939

The new WPA courthouse alongside the old county courthouse, Bonners Ferry, Idaho, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
The new WPA (Work Projects Administration) courthouse alongside the old county courthouse. Bonners Ferry, Idaho

Background imageLaw Court Collection: Possibly: Courthouse, Pittsboro, North Carolina, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange

Possibly: Courthouse, Pittsboro, North Carolina, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
[Untitled, possibly related to: Courthouse, Pittsboro, North Carolina. Note ever present Confederate States of America monument]

Background imageLaw Court Collection: The Chatham County courthouse, Pittsboro, North Carolina, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange

The Chatham County courthouse, Pittsboro, North Carolina, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
The Chatham County courthouse. Looking down the main street on entering town. Pittsboro, North Carolina

Background imageLaw Court Collection: Courthouse, Pittsboro, North Carolina, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange

Courthouse, Pittsboro, North Carolina, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Courthouse, Pittsboro, North Carolina. Note ever present Confederate States of America monument

Background imageLaw Court Collection: Farmer in town idling around the county courthouse, Person County, Roxboro, North Carolina, 1939

Farmer in town idling around the county courthouse, Person County, Roxboro, North Carolina, 1939
Person County. Farmer in town idling around the county courthouse. Note Confederate monument characteristic of Southern towns. Roxboro, North Carolina

Background imageLaw Court Collection: Men idling around the courthouse square, Roxboro, North Carolina, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange

Men idling around the courthouse square, Roxboro, North Carolina, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Men idling around the courthouse square. Note Confederate monument characteristic of Southern towns. Roxboro, North Carolina

Background imageLaw Court Collection: Farmers idling around the courthouse, Roxboro, North Carolina, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange

Farmers idling around the courthouse, Roxboro, North Carolina, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Farmers idling around the courthouse. Roxboro, North Carolina

Background imageLaw Court Collection: Sketches in the Royal Courts of Justice--A Common Jury, 1890. Creator: Unknown

Sketches in the Royal Courts of Justice--A Common Jury, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Sketches in the Royal Courts of Justice--A Common Jury, 1890

Background imageLaw Court Collection: The Parnell Commission at the Royal Courts of Justice; Cross-Examination of Captain O Shea by Sir

The Parnell Commission at the Royal Courts of Justice; Cross-Examination of Captain O Shea by Sir Creator: Unknown
The Parnell Commission at the Royal Courts of Justice; Cross-Examination of Captain O Shea by Sir Charles Russell, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38

Background imageLaw Court Collection: The Parnell Commission at the Royal Courts of Justice; Captain O Shea in the Witness Box, 1888

The Parnell Commission at the Royal Courts of Justice; Captain O Shea in the Witness Box, 1888. Creator: Unknown
The Parnell Commission at the Royal Courts of Justice; Captain O Shea in the Witness Box, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

Background imageLaw Court Collection: The Maharajah of Rewah and Court, c1891. Creator: James Grant

The Maharajah of Rewah and Court, c1891. Creator: James Grant
The Maharajah of Rewah and Court, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageLaw Court Collection: The Court of the Guicowar of Baroda, c1891. Creator: James Grant

The Court of the Guicowar of Baroda, c1891. Creator: James Grant
The Court of the Guicowar of Baroda, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageLaw Court Collection: A Court of Justice in the Jungle, c1891. Creator: James Grant

A Court of Justice in the Jungle, c1891. Creator: James Grant
A Court of Justice in the Jungle, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageLaw Court Collection: The Parnell Commission at the Royal Courts of Justice; Mr. Biggar appears for himself, 1888

The Parnell Commission at the Royal Courts of Justice; Mr. Biggar appears for himself, 1888. Creator: Unknown
The Parnell Commission at the Royal Courts of Justice; Mr. Biggar appears for himself, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

Background imageLaw Court Collection: Bicocca degli Arcimboldi: 15th century fresco, detail of the cutting of fabrics and a dwarf (fresco)

Bicocca degli Arcimboldi: 15th century fresco, detail of the cutting of fabrics and a dwarf (fresco)
7240205 Bicocca degli Arcimboldi: 15th century fresco, detail of the cutting of fabrics and a dwarf (fresco) by Italian School

Background imageLaw Court Collection: Bicocca degli Arcimboldi: 15th century fresco, detail of women combing their hair (fresco)

Bicocca degli Arcimboldi: 15th century fresco, detail of women combing their hair (fresco)
7240206 Bicocca degli Arcimboldi: 15th century fresco, detail of women combing their hair (fresco) by Italian School, (15th century); (add.info)

Background imageLaw Court Collection: Bicocca degli Arcimboldi: 15th century fresco, detail of the game of checkers (fresco)

Bicocca degli Arcimboldi: 15th century fresco, detail of the game of checkers (fresco)
7240204 Bicocca degli Arcimboldi: 15th century fresco, detail of the game of checkers (fresco) by Italian School, (15th century); (add.info.: Bicocca degli Arcimboldi)

Background imageLaw Court Collection: Bicocca degli Arcimboldi: 15th century fresco, detail of the game of checkers (fresco)

Bicocca degli Arcimboldi: 15th century fresco, detail of the game of checkers (fresco)
7240203 Bicocca degli Arcimboldi: 15th century fresco, detail of the game of checkers (fresco) by Italian School, (15th century); (add.info.: Bicocca degli Arcimboldi)

Background imageLaw Court Collection: Advocate to the Parlement de Paris, 1580s. 1825 (lithograph)

Advocate to the Parlement de Paris, 1580s. 1825 (lithograph)
7236859 Advocate to the Parlement de Paris, 1580s. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advocate to the Parlement de Paris, 1580s)

Background imageLaw Court Collection: First President of the French Court of Cassation. 1825 (lithograph)

First President of the French Court of Cassation. 1825 (lithograph)
7236967 First President of the French Court of Cassation. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLaw Court Collection: Cefalu, Cortile; Court in Cefalu (b / w photo)

Cefalu, Cortile; Court in Cefalu (b / w photo)
7152978 Cefalu, Cortile; Court in Cefalu (b/w photo) by Hielscher, Kurt (1881-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cefalu, Cortile; Court in Cefalu)

Background imageLaw Court Collection: Jurgen Wullenwever, Mayor of Lubeck, defending himself against accusations of being a traitor

Jurgen Wullenwever, Mayor of Lubeck, defending himself against accusations of being a traitor and an Anabaptist
7148056 Jurgen Wullenwever, Mayor of Lubeck, defending himself against accusations of being a traitor and an Anabaptist, 1537 (engraving) by Zick

Background imageLaw Court Collection: Sicilia / Sicily: Siracusa, La Corte del Palazzo Bosco (b / w photo)

Sicilia / Sicily: Siracusa, La Corte del Palazzo Bosco (b / w photo)
7156654 Sicilia / Sicily: Siracusa, La Corte del Palazzo Bosco (b/w photo) by Grober, Karl (1885-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siracusa, La Corte del Palazzo Bosco)

Background imageLaw Court Collection: Sicilia / Sicily: Siracusa, Cortile in Via Maestranza (b / w photo)

Sicilia / Sicily: Siracusa, Cortile in Via Maestranza (b / w photo)
7156652 Sicilia / Sicily: Siracusa, Cortile in Via Maestranza (b/w photo) by Grober, Karl (1885-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siracusa, Cortile in Via Maestranza)

Background imageLaw Court Collection: Law Courts, Caen, 1787 (engraving)

Law Courts, Caen, 1787 (engraving)
1721361 Law Courts, Caen, 1787 (engraving) by French School, (18th century); (add.info.: Caen, France : law courts, engraving, 1787)

Background imageLaw Court Collection: London 'Town Life': The Court adjurns for luncheon (colour litho)

London "Town Life": The Court adjurns for luncheon (colour litho)
7180408 London " Town Life" : The Court adjurns for luncheon (colour litho) by King, Edward (1862-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Court adjurns for luncheon)

Background imageLaw Court Collection: Pallone, Italian sport (litho)

Pallone, Italian sport (litho)
7201895 Pallone, Italian sport (litho) by Prater, Ernest (1864-1950) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pallone, Italian sport)

Background imageLaw Court Collection: A police court (litho)

A police court (litho)
7172977 A police court (litho) by Hammond, Aubrey (1893-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: A police court. Illustration from The London Scene, Described by Lewis Melville (Faber and Gwyer)

Background imageLaw Court Collection: Firenze, Il Cortile del Palazzo Vecchio; Florence, Court in the Palazzo Vecchio (b / w photo)

Firenze, Il Cortile del Palazzo Vecchio; Florence, Court in the Palazzo Vecchio (b / w photo)
7152823 Firenze, Il Cortile del Palazzo Vecchio; Florence, Court in the Palazzo Vecchio (b/w photo) by Hielscher, Kurt (1881-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Firenze)

Background imageLaw Court Collection: Firenze, Palazzo Medici, Il Cortile; Florence, Palazzo Medici, Court (b / w photo)

Firenze, Palazzo Medici, Il Cortile; Florence, Palazzo Medici, Court (b / w photo)
7152826 Firenze, Palazzo Medici, Il Cortile; Florence, Palazzo Medici, Court (b/w photo) by Hielscher, Kurt (1881-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Firenze, Palazzo Medici, Il Cortile; Florence)

Background imageLaw Court Collection: Firenze, Il Cortile del Bargello; Florence, Court in the Bargello Palace (b / w photo)

Firenze, Il Cortile del Bargello; Florence, Court in the Bargello Palace (b / w photo)
7152822 Firenze, Il Cortile del Bargello; Florence, Court in the Bargello Palace (b/w photo) by Hielscher, Kurt (1881-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Firenze)

Background imageLaw Court Collection: Milano, Cortile nel Palazzo Marino; Milan, Court in the Palazzo Marino (b / w photo)

Milano, Cortile nel Palazzo Marino; Milan, Court in the Palazzo Marino (b / w photo)
7152757 Milano, Cortile nel Palazzo Marino; Milan, Court in the Palazzo Marino (b/w photo) by Hielscher, Kurt (1881-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Milano, Cortile nel Palazzo Marino; Milan)

Background imageLaw Court Collection: Bologna, Palazzo Bevilacqua, Cortile; Bologna, Palazzo Bevilacqua, Court (b / w photo)

Bologna, Palazzo Bevilacqua, Cortile; Bologna, Palazzo Bevilacqua, Court (b / w photo)
7152730 Bologna, Palazzo Bevilacqua, Cortile; Bologna, Palazzo Bevilacqua, Court (b/w photo) by Hielscher, Kurt (1881-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bologna, Palazzo Bevilacqua)

Background imageLaw Court Collection: Scholars presenting a model of St Pauls School, London, to King Henry VIII, c1509 (colour litho)

Scholars presenting a model of St Pauls School, London, to King Henry VIII, c1509 (colour litho)
7148529 Scholars presenting a model of St Pauls School, London, to King Henry VIII, c1509 (colour litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLaw Court Collection: The Holy Roman Emperor Henry III challenging King Henry I of France to a duel, 1056 (engraving)

The Holy Roman Emperor Henry III challenging King Henry I of France to a duel, 1056 (engraving)
7147864 The Holy Roman Emperor Henry III challenging King Henry I of France to a duel, 1056 (engraving) by Roeber, Fritz (1851-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLaw Court Collection: Criminal appearing before a Court (b / w photo)

Criminal appearing before a Court (b / w photo)
7200498 Criminal appearing before a Court (b/w photo) by Brichaut, Albert (died c 1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Criminal appearing before a Court)

Background imageLaw Court Collection: A sailor brings a lame horse into court as evidence, Napoleonic, 1835 (lithograph)

A sailor brings a lame horse into court as evidence, Napoleonic, 1835 (lithograph)
7235381 A sailor brings a lame horse into court as evidence, Napoleonic, 1835 (lithograph) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLaw Court Collection: The Emperor Charlemagne receiving the envoys of the Abbasid Caliph Harun al-Rashid at his court in

The Emperor Charlemagne receiving the envoys of the Abbasid Caliph Harun al-Rashid at his court in Aachen
7147851 The Emperor Charlemagne receiving the envoys of the Abbasid Caliph Harun al-Rashid at his court in Aachen, 802 (engraving) by Zick

Background imageLaw Court Collection: Sicilia / Sicily: Monreale, Chiostro con cortiletto e fontana (b / w photo)

Sicilia / Sicily: Monreale, Chiostro con cortiletto e fontana (b / w photo)
7156674 Sicilia / Sicily: Monreale, Chiostro con cortiletto e fontana (b/w photo) by Grober, Karl (1885-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monreale, Chiostro con cortiletto e fontana)

Background imageLaw Court Collection: Viterbo, Fontana nel cortile del Palazzo Municipale; Viterbo

Viterbo, Fontana nel cortile del Palazzo Municipale; Viterbo, Fountain in the court of the Palazzo Municipale
7152857 Viterbo, Fontana nel cortile del Palazzo Municipale; Viterbo, Fountain in the court of the Palazzo Municipale (b/w photo) by Hielscher

Background imageLaw Court Collection: Milano, Cortile nell Ospedale Maggiore; Milan, Court in the Hospital (b / w photo)

Milano, Cortile nell Ospedale Maggiore; Milan, Court in the Hospital (b / w photo)
7152758 Milano, Cortile nell Ospedale Maggiore; Milan, Court in the Hospital (b/w photo) by Hielscher, Kurt (1881-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Milano, Cortile nell Ospedale Maggiore; Milan)

Background imageLaw Court Collection: Milano, Castello, Cortile; Milan, Castello, Court (b / w photo)

Milano, Castello, Cortile; Milan, Castello, Court (b / w photo)
7152752 Milano, Castello, Cortile; Milan, Castello, Court (b/w photo) by Hielscher, Kurt (1881-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Milano, Castello, Cortile; Milan, Castello, Court)




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"Exploring the Fascinating World of Law Courts: A Glimpse into History and Justice" Step back in time with us as we embark on a captivating journey through various law courts, each offering a unique perspective on justice, society, and human nature. Let's delve into these intriguing hints from renowned artworks and photographs that shed light on the diverse facets of courtroom drama. In William Frederick Yeames' thought-provoking painting "And when did you last see your father?" set in 1878, we witness an emotional exchange between a young boy and his estranged father within the solemn walls of a law court. The artist skillfully captures the complexities of familial relationships entangled within legal proceedings. Diego Velasquez's masterpiece "Las Meninas, " created in 1656 but reimagined in 1939, takes us to the Spanish royal court where intrigue and power play unfold. This iconic artwork offers glimpses into both formal court settings as well as intimate moments behind closed doors. Casimiro Tomba's Italian painting from the 19th century presents an unexpected twist with "Drunk Warrior and Court Jester. " Here, humor intertwines with judicial themes, reminding us that even amidst serious matters, laughter can find its place within courtrooms. John Tenniel's imaginative portrayal of "The King and Queen of Hearts in Court" transports us to Wonderland where whimsical trials take center stage. This delightful depiction showcases how art can transcend reality while still reflecting aspects of justice systems. Spy's satirical illustrations bring forth two contrasting perspectives: "A Radical Lawyer" challenges societal norms through legal means while shedding light on progressive ideologies; meanwhile, "Plausible" explores cunning tactics often employed by lawyers seeking favorable outcomes for their clients. Venturing further back in history reveals fascinating glimpses such as Byzantine ivory diptych leaves showcasing men and bears at circus-like events—a reminder that entertainment sometimes intertwined with legal proceedings.