Courtrooms Collection

Victorian court scene with lawyer cross-examining a child (wood engraving)
3245415 Victorian court scene with lawyer cross-examining a child (wood engraving) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; British, out of copyright

Decoration project for the Grand Chamber of the Court of Cassation
5932882 Decoration project for the Grand Chamber of the Court of Cassation, 1809 (w/c & gouache on paper) by Fontaine, Pierre Francois Leonard (1762-1853)

Antoine Quentin Fouquier-Tinville judged by the revolutionary court (engraving)
820458 Antoine Quentin Fouquier-Tinville judged by the revolutionary court (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Great Jewel Case (engraving)
1036622 The Great Jewel Case (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Jewel Case)

Trial of the Bradford Election Petition at the Borough Courthouse (engraving)
1103800 Trial of the Bradford Election Petition at the Borough Courthouse (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A scene in the Paris courts (colour litho)
726906 A scene in the Paris courts (colour litho) by Renouard, Charles Paul (1845-1924) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Acquitted)

"You must know - ", said the Judge but the Snark exlaimed "Fudge
1202330 " You must know - ", said the Judge but the Snark exlaimed " Fudge!", from The Hunting of the Snark, an Agony in Eight Fits, by Lewis Carroll, pub

Courtrooms Germany Interior views Albrechtsburg
Courtrooms in Germany, Interior views of Albrechtsburg, Murals in Albrechtsburg, 1919, Meiszen, Albrechtsburg, Groszer Gerichtssaal

Judge Carroll McComas
New York, New York: November 2, 1916. Judge Carroll McComas on the bench

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"Unveiling the Grand Chamber: A Glimpse into Courtrooms Through Time" Step back in time to a Victorian court scene, where a wood engraving captures the intensity of a lawyer cross-examining a child. The intricately detailed decoration project for the Grand Chamber of the Court of Cassation transports us to an era when justice was meted out with utmost seriousness. Delve deeper into history as we witness Antoine Quentin Fouquier-Tinville being judged by the revolutionary court, immortalized forever in an evocative engraving. The Great Jewel Case unfolds before our eyes through another captivating artwork, revealing the drama and intrigue that often surround high-profile trials. Traveling across borders, we find ourselves amidst the Trial of the Bradford Election Petition at the Borough Courthouse. This engraved depiction offers insight into how legal battles shape democratic processes and uphold fair representation. Venturing further still, we encounter a vivid color lithograph capturing "A Scene in the Paris Courts. " Here, bustling activity intertwines with solemnity as justice is sought within ornate walls adorned with symbolic imagery. Intriguingly juxtaposed against these serious scenes is an exchange between judge and defendant from Lewis Carroll's whimsical poem "The Hunting of Snark. " As Judge Carroll McComas utters stern words beginning with "You must know -, " his voice is met with defiance from none other than the Snark itself exclaiming "Fudge. " Adding yet more diversity to our exploration are colorful lithographs like "Squire Bull and Fox, " which inject humor into courtroom settings while reminding us that even within serious matters, there can be moments of levity. Shifting gears once again, we journey to Germany's Albrechtsburg where interior views offer glimpses into courtrooms steeped in rich architectural heritage. These spaces bear witness to countless legal proceedings throughout history – silent observers witnessing tales both mundane and extraordinary unfold before them.