Scales Of Justice Collection

The Contrast, December 1792. December 1792. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
The Contrast, December 1792

The Scales of Justice above the Old Bailey Law Courts, Inns of Court, London, England, UK

Scales of Justice, Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The difference between law and justice, 1809. Artist: Isaac Cruikshank
The difference between law and justice, 1809; showing the Lord Mayor, John Atkins, using the City sword to prod the posterior of a visitor who leaps over the parapet of Mansion House

A large certificate for a volunteer serving in the Union army, 1861
1575147 A large certificate for a volunteer serving in the Union army, 1861; (add.info.: A large certificate for a volunteer serving in the Union army to suppress the rebellion of 1861)

Justice, 1802. Creator: Pieter Gaal
Justice, 1802

Iusticia (Justice). Creator: Master I. B
Iusticia (Justice)

Justice, 1550/69. Creator: Bernardino India
Justice, 1550/69

The One Man Power in our Jury System, from Puck, published February 10, 1886. Creator: Joseph Keppler
The One Man Power in our Jury System, from Puck, published February 10, 1886

Justice, plate 37 from Genii and Virtues, c.1465. Creator: Unknown
Justice, plate 37 from Genii and Virtues, c.1465

Justice personified by a young woman holding a sword in her raised right hand, scal... ca. 1515-25
Justice personified by a young woman holding a sword in her raised right hand, scales in her left, from The Virtues, ca. 1515-25

President Lincoln, writing the Proclamation of Freedom, January 1st, 1863, pub. 1864 (colour litho)
2646221 President Lincoln, writing the Proclamation of Freedom, January 1st, 1863, pub. 1864 (colour litho) by Blythe, David Gilmour (1815-65); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sideboard with a marquetry detail of a revolutionary coat of arms, emblems and devices of Vigilance and Justice (wood)
XIR57323 Sideboard with a marquetry detail of a revolutionary coat of arms, emblems and devices of Vigilance and Justice (wood) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris

Pendant with Figure of Justice, Europe, northern, 1850 / 1900. Creator: Unknown
Pendant with Figure of Justice, Europe, northern, 1850/1900

Figure of Justice, c. 1938. Creator: Elmer R. Kottcamp
Figure of Justice, c. 1938

Ernest Valle, French Minister of Justice, illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2796094 Ernest Valle, French Minister of Justice, illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Leandre, Charles (1862-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ernest Valle, French Minister of Justice)

Overthrow of the Republican Babel, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1809
NCO190460 Overthrow of the Republican Babel, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1809 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

The Trial, Act IV, Scene I from Charles Keans production of
STC174285 The Trial, Act IV, Scene I from Charles Keans production of The Merchant of Venice, Princess Theatre, London, 12th June 1858 (watercolour on paper) by Lloyds, F

Light Expelling Darkness - Evaporation of Stygian Exhalations
NCO190434 Light Expelling Darkness - Evaporation of Stygian Exhalations, or The Sun of the Constitution rising superior to the Clouds of Opposition, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1795 (etching)

Panel from the Raphael Loggia at the Vatican, from
STC176460 Panel from the Raphael Loggia at the Vatican, from Delle Loggie di Rafaele nel Vaticano, engraved by Giovanni Ottaviani (c.1735-1808)

Reproduction of Republican playing cards dating from the period of the Revolution of 1848
CHT239251 Reproduction of Republican playing cards dating from the period of the Revolution of 1848 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet

The Lottery, after 1724. Creator: William Hogarth
The Lottery, after 1724

The Lottery, [after 1724]. Creator: Unknown
The Lottery, [after 1724]

Justice, from the series The Virtues, 1530. Creator: Lucas van Leyden
Justice, from the series The Virtues, 1530

Justice, an allegorical figure holding a balance in her left hand and a sword in her right, from the series The Seven Virtues and Knowledge, 1579

Minerva Flanked by Peace and Justice (Armoiries de Gallard et de Mesmes)

Allegory of Justice with Two Putti (after Lorenzo Sabatinis Fresco in Palazzo Vecchio, Florence), 16th century. After Denijs Calvaert

The Times, December 1788. December 1788. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
The Times, December 1788

Delhi. The Scales of Justice (Carved Marble Screen through which petitions were received.), c1910. From " Cities of the Moguls". [Plate Ltd. Ceylon, ]

Uruguay, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Uruguay, c1935. From " An Album of National Flags and Arms". [John Player & Sons, c1935]

A forcible entrance into Leadenhall-Street; by Master Billy Declaratory upon a Dun d-ass, 1788. William Pitt, seated on an ass which has the head of Henry Dundas, riding along Leadenhall Street

Judgement of the Dead, from the Temple of Deir-el-Bahari, Egypt, c1025 BC (1936). Papyrus. Anubis weighs the heart of the deceased in the presence of Thoth

Without Prejudice, 1898. Artist: Eleanor Fortescue-Brickdale
Without Prejudice, 1898. Plate taken from The Studio magazine, volume 13, no 60 (London, 15th March 1898)

Prudence, Temperance, Fortitude and Justice, 1290-1300. From La Somme Le Roy, produced in France. Illustration from Illuminated Manuscripts in the British Museum, Miniatures, Borders

The Lottery, 1721. Artist: William Hogarth
The Lottery, 1721. A theatre stage upon which the allegorical figures of virtue and vice perform a production. This was Hogarths way of criticising the government for raising money by lottery

Louis XI, 15th century. Louis, with his feet on a lion, and the allegorical figures of Justice and Truth. From the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Representation of Hermensul, 1656. The Saxon god Hermensul (Ermensul) in armour and carrying scales, presiding over executive justice. From Annales Circuli Westphaliae by Herman Stangefol. (1656)

The Demon Rough, 1874. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Demon Rough, 1874. A bestial labourer crouches over the limp body of his wife whilst Justice stands over him, her scales and sword on her belt, and the cat o nine tails in her hand

Justice to Ireland, 1869. Artist: John Tenniel
Justice to Ireland, 1869. The Liberal Party having won the General Election at the end of 1868, Mr Gladstone became Prime Minister

Justice And Faith

Illustration of set of scales with globe on one side and weights on the other

Ancient Saxon idols Hermensul and Crodon
Hermensul (left) representing Justice, and Crodon (right), idols of the ancient Saxons. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Papyrus of the Book of the Dead: the deceased on trial before the court of Osiris
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Papyrus of the Book of the Dead: the deceased on trial before the court of Osiris

Thoth and the Feather of Law
The seated ibis-headed Thoth, the scribe of the gods, preparing to record the result of the Weighing of the Heart of the deceased Ani against the feather of Law which represents Maat

The Scales of Justice atop the Franklin County Courthouse in Ottawa, Kansas

Lady Justice depicted with a sword and scales atop the Ionia County Courthouse in Ionia, Michigan

Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

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"The Scales of Justice: A Timeless Symbol of Law and Morality" In the realm of justice, a captivating contrast unfolds. Dating back to December 1792, Thomas Rowlandson's artwork titled "The Contrast" depicts the scales of justice above the Old Bailey Law Courts in London. These iconic scales, symbolizing fairness and balance, have stood as a beacon of truth throughout history. Isaac Cruikshank's masterpiece from 1809 further explores the distinction between law and justice. With intricate detail, he portrays the struggle between these two concepts, reminding us that they do not always align harmoniously. Marcantonio Raimondi's engraving from ca. 1515-25 personifies justice as a young woman wielding a sword in her right hand while holding scales in her left. This powerful image encapsulates the idea that true justice requires both strength and impartiality. Moving forward through time, we encounter President Lincoln crafting the Proclamation of Freedom on January 1st, 1863. This pivotal moment showcases how justice can be wielded to rectify past wrongs and bring about societal change. Literature also embraces this theme; The Ingoldsby Legends by Thomas Ingoldsby features Shakespeare's play "The Merchant of Venice, " where questions surrounding mercy versus strict adherence to the law arise. Even furniture bears witness to society's reverence for justice. A sideboard adorned with marquetry detailing revolutionary emblems reminds us that vigilance is essential for upholding just principles. Jewelry too pays homage to this timeless concept; an exquisite pendant depicting Figure of Justice serves as a constant reminder that fairness should prevail in all aspects of life. From art to politics, figures like Ernest Valle emerge as champions for equality within their respective domains. As French Minister of Justice during his era, Valle fought tirelessly for righteousness amidst social upheaval.