Jurist Collection

The Lawyers Office, 1545. Artist: Reymerswaele, Marinus Claesz, van (ca. 1490-after 1567)
The Lawyers Office, 1545. Found in the collection of the New Orleans Museum of Art

Francesco Accolti
FRANCESCO ACCOLTI Italian jurist (apart from anything else, this engraving is a fine example of the technique of cross-hatching) Date: 1418 - 1485

Sir William Blackstone
SIR WILLIAM BLACKSTONE English jurist

Ulpian / Thevet 1584
DOMITIUS ULPIANUS Roman jurist, author of many legal commentaries

Portrait of Charles Devens (1820-1891), Before 1891. Creator: Samuel Montague Fassett
Portrait of Charles Devens (1820-1891), Before 1891

Coke / Posselwhite
EDWARD, LORD COKE. Jurist

Baron Samuel Von Pufendorf, 1632 To 1694. German Jurist, Political Philosopher, Economist, Statesman And Historian. From Crabbes Historical Dictionary Published 1825

Antonio Agustin y Albanell, aka Augustinus, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub
3473242 Antonio Agustin y Albanell, aka Augustinus, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub

Diego de Covarrubias y Leyva or Covarruvias, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain
3473255 Diego de Covarrubias y Leyva or Covarruvias, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub

Sanford Dole, President of Hawaii, 1896
NWI4951277 Sanford Dole, President of Hawaii, 1896.; (add.info.: Sanford Dole, President of Hawaii, 1896.); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

Johan Gabriel Carlen
3078250 Johan Gabriel Carlen; (add.info.: Portrait of Johan Gabriel Carlen (1814-1875) a Swedish poet, publicist, jurist and Skribent. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Rufus Daniel Isaacs, 1st Marquess of Reading (litho)
3252841 Rufus Daniel Isaacs, 1st Marquess of Reading (litho); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rufus Daniel Isaacs, 1st Marquess of Reading, 1860-1935)

James Bryce, 1st Viscount Bryce, 1838 - 1922
3083274 James Bryce, 1st Viscount Bryce, 1838 - 1922.; Private Collection; (add.info.: British academic, jurist, historian and Liberal politician)

Portrait of Salmon P. Chase (1808-1873) an American politician, jurist and Chief Justice of the United States
5616312 Portrait of Salmon P. Chase (1808-1873) an American politician, jurist and Chief Justice of the United States, 1869 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Sir William Rann Kennedy, 1846- 1915
5614403 Sir William Rann Kennedy, 1846- 1915; (add.info.: Sir William Rann Kennedy, 1846- 1915. British jurist, Lord Justice of Appeal and an accomplished classical scholar)

Sir William Rann Kennedy, 1846- 1915
5614401 Sir William Rann Kennedy, 1846- 1915; (add.info.: Sir William Rann Kennedy, 1846- 1915. British jurist, Lord Justice of Appeal and an accomplished classical scholar)

Sir William Rann Kennedy, 1846- 1915
5614399 Sir William Rann Kennedy, 1846- 1915; (add.info.: Sir William Rann Kennedy, 1846- 1915. British jurist, Lord Justice of Appeal and an accomplished classical scholar)

Isaac Rene Guy Le Chapelier
3732974 Isaac Rene Guy Le Chapelier; (add.info.: Portrait of Isaac Rene Guy Le Chapelier (-1794) a French jurist and politician of the Revolutionary period

Antonio de Covarrubias y Leyva, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791
3473243 Antonio de Covarrubias y Leyva, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791; (add.info.: Antonio de Covarrubias y Leyva, 1514 - 1602)

Diego de Covarrubias y Leyva
3330086 Diego de Covarrubias y Leyva; (add.info.: Portrait of Diego de Covarrubias y Leyva (1512- 1577) a Spanish jurist and Roman Catholic prelate and Archbishop of Cuenca, Segovia

Sebastian Lerdo de Tejada y Corral (1823-1889) Mexican Liberal politician and jurist. President of Mexico 1872-1876
528051 Sebastian Lerdo de Tejada y Corral (1823-1889) Mexican Liberal politician and jurist. President of Mexico 1872-1876.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Sir William Rann Kennedy, 1846- 1915
5614402 Sir William Rann Kennedy, 1846- 1915; (add.info.: Sir William Rann Kennedy, 1846- 1915. British jurist, Lord Justice of Appeal and an accomplished classical scholar)

Salmon P. Chase
5308244 Salmon P. Chase.; (add.info.: Portrait of Salmon P. Chase (1808-1873) an American politician, jurist and former Chief Justice of the United States. Dated 19th century

Engraving depicting a brougham, a light, four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage
5309069 Engraving depicting a brougham, a light, four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage, named after the Scottish jurist Lord Brougham, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a brougham, a light)

Sir William Rann Kennedy, 1846- 1915
5614398 Sir William Rann Kennedy, 1846- 1915; (add.info.: Sir William Rann Kennedy, 1846- 1915. British jurist, Lord Justice of Appeal and an accomplished classical scholar)

Paolo SARPI (14 August 1552 15 January 1623) religious, theologian, historian, jurist and eclectic Italian scientist
6203097 Paolo SARPI (14 August 1552 15 January 1623) religious, theologian, historian, jurist and eclectic Italian scientist

William Alexander Hunter, 1844 - 1898
3083269 William Alexander Hunter, 1844 - 1898.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Scottish jurist and Liberal politician. From The Century Edition of Cassell's History of England, published c)

Sanford B. Dole, Territorial Governor of Hawaii, 1898
NWI4951327 Sanford B. Dole, Territorial Governor of Hawaii, 1898.; (add.info.: Sanford B. Dole, Territorial Governor of Hawaii, 1898.); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

Thomas Corneille, 1840 (litho)
1574703 Thomas Corneille, 1840 (litho); (add.info.: Thomas Corneille (1626-1709) French dramatist. Brother of Pierre Corneille. Lithograph, Paris, c1840.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Bartolome de Las Casas , 1484 to 1566. Spanish Dominican Friar, historian, theologian, Bishop of chiapas, Mexico
2915317 Bartolome de Las Casas , 1484 to 1566. Spanish Dominican Friar, historian, theologian, Bishop of chiapas, Mexico, philisopher, jurist and defensor of the Mexican Indians

The Right Hon. Lord Brougham - from a photograph by Claudet, 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Right Hon. Lord Brougham - from a photograph by Claudet, 1858....after a long absence from what may be called out-of-door public life

Johann Christoph Meurer, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Johann Christoph Meurer, c17th century

Johan von Krane, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Johan von Krane, c17th century

Johan Adolf Krebs, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Johan Adolf Krebs, c17th century

Johan Adolf Krebs, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Johan Adolf Krebs, c17th century

Jacob Lampadius, 1593-1649, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Jacob Lampadius, 1593-1649, c17th century

Wolfgang Konrad von Thumbsirn, 1604-1667, c1630s. Creator: Anon
Wolfgang Konrad von Thumbsirn, 1604-1667, c1630s

Valentin Heider, 1605-1665, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Valentin Heider, 1605-1665, c17th century

The Lawyer, possibly Ulrich Zasius, 1461-1536, humanist, jurist, 1566. Creator: Giuseppe Arcimboldi
The Lawyer, possibly Ulrich Zasius, 1461-1536, humanist, jurist, 1566

Cornelis Pijnacker Hordijk (1847-1908). Gouverneur-generaal (1888-93), 1895

Levi Woodbury, Secretary of Treasury, 1837. Creator: Charles Fenderich
Levi Woodbury, Secretary of Treasury, 1837

Portrait of Hendrik van der Zande (1674-after 1741). Jurist and Dramatic Poet in Amsterdam, 1732-1771

Portrait of Joannes Fredericus Gronovius, Philologist and Jurist, Professor in Leiden, 1732-1771

Portrait of Theodoor van Snakenburg (1695-1750). Leiden Jurist and Poet, 1743. Creator: Hieronymus van der Mij
Portrait of Theodoor van Snakenburg (1695-1750). Leiden Jurist and Poet, 1743

Hugo de Groot when young, 1710-1719. Creator: Arnoud van Halen
Hugo de Groot when young, 1710-1719. Portrait of Hugo Grotius, Dutch humanist, diplomat, lawyer, theologian, jurist, statesman, poet, playwright and teenage prodigy (1583-1645)

Portrait of Joannes Cools (born 1611), Jurist, Historian and Latin Poet in Hoorn, 1700-1732. Creator: Arnoud van Halen
Portrait of Joannes Cools (born 1611), Jurist, Historian and Latin Poet in Hoorn, 1700-1732

Alexander Baron Seton (1738-1814), jurist.landowner, born in Scotland, c18th century. Creator: Unknown
Alexander Baron Seton (1738-1814), jurist, landowner, born in Scotland, active in Sweden and Scotland, married to 1. Elizabeth Angus, 2

The Mufti, head of religious affairs, c.1727-c.1730. Creator: Jean Baptiste Vanmour
The Mufti, head of religious affairs, c.1727-c.1730

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"Exploring the Legacy of Jurists: From Reymerswaele to Cludius" Step into "The Lawyers Office, 1545" by Marinus Claesz van Reymerswaele and witness a scene that captures the essence of legal practice in the past. As we delve into the world of jurists, we encounter influential figures who have shaped the course of law throughout history. Francesco Accolti, an Italian jurist renowned for his expertise in civil law, stands tall among these luminaries. His contributions continue to resonate even today, as he laid down principles that formed the foundation of modern legal systems. Sir William Blackstone's portrait reminds us of his monumental work on English common law. His "Commentaries on the Laws of England" remains a seminal text studied by aspiring lawyers worldwide. In another captivating image from before 1891, Samuel Montague Fassett immortalizes Charles Devens, a prominent American jurist whose wisdom and insight left an indelible mark on jurisprudence. Ulpian and Thevet share their stories through a remarkable collaboration in 1584. Ulpian's profound understanding of Roman law combined with Thevet's artistic prowess creates a visual masterpiece that celebrates their intellectual synergy. Coke and Posselwhite symbolize two eras colliding – Coke representing traditional English common law while Posselwhite represents emerging legal reforms during their time. Their juxtaposition highlights how legal thought evolves over generations. Baron Samuel Von Pufendorf emerges as not just a German jurist but also as a political philosopher, economist, statesman, and historian. His multifaceted contributions demonstrate how interconnected various disciplines are within the realm of jurisprudence. Gaspar Melchor de Jovellanos' portrait serves as a testament to his tireless efforts in advocating for judicial reform during Spain's Enlightenment era. His progressive ideas paved the way for a more equitable legal system.