Courtroom Collection

The Admission by H. M. Bateman
A courtroom erupts into laughter as a defendant in a witness box admits the truth. Date: 1931

And when did you last see your father?, 1878. Artist: William Frederick Yeames
And when did you last see your father?, 1878

The King and Queen of Hearts in Court, 1889. Artist: John Tenniel
The King and Queen of Hearts in Court, 1889. Lewis Carrolls (1832-1898) Alice in Wonderland as illustrated by John Tenniel (1820-1914). From Alices Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll

The Barrister (oil on canvas)
BAL15031 The Barrister (oil on canvas) by Davidson, Thomas (fl.1863-1908); Roy Miles Fine Paintings; English, out of copyright

Court of Exchequer
3086765 Court of Exchequer by English School, (15th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: After one of a series of manuscripts showing the four courts at Westminster Hall)

Court of Common Pleas
3086763 Court of Common Pleas by English School, (15th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: After one of a series of manuscripts showing the four courts at Westminster Hall)

SALEM WITCH TRIALS, 1692. The Trial of George Jacobs at Salem for Witchcraft. Oil on canvas by Tompkins Harrison Matteson (1813-1884)

Ottoman Empire. Sultan received in the Topkapi Palace counse
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Sultan received in the courtroom of the Topkapi Palace counselors. Istanbul. Recorded. Engraving 19th century. Colored

Actor Leo Mckern (R) with John Mortimer QC writer of the TV series Rumpole of the Bailey on set at Teddington studios. 29th Match 1979

Jurisprudence by H. M. Bateman is an humorous illustration of a Judge sitting in the courtroom balancing a feather or quill on his nose

Central Criminal Court, The Old Bailey, engraved by H. Melville (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF173667 Central Criminal Court, The Old Bailey, engraved by H. Melville (engraving) (b/w photo) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864) (after); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The first woman lawyer in France (colour litho)
2807877 The first woman lawyer in France (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The first woman lawyer in France)

Sir Samuel Evans at Prize Court, London, WW1
Sir Samuel Evans, in September 1914, presiding over the first Prize Court held at the London Law Courts since 1856. 1914

The Jury Disagree
circa 1910s

Gil Vicente at the court of King Manuel I of Portugal (colour litho)
8672915 Gil Vicente at the court of King Manuel I of Portugal (colour litho) by Gameiro, Alfredo Roque (1864-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

The trial scene from La Farce de maitre Pathelin (The Farce of Master Pathelin)
5311987 The trial scene from La Farce de maitre Pathelin (The Farce of Master Pathelin); (add.info.: Illustration depicting the trial scene from La Farce de maitre Pathelin)

The Judgement of Solomon, 18th century (print)
7425403 The Judgement of Solomon, 18th century (print); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Judgement of Solomon. The picture illustrates the story told in I Kings 3:16-28)

Court of the Observatory (engraving)
8629578 Court of the Observatory (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Court of the Observatory)

Jesus Parait une Seconde Fois, Devant le Conseil des Jiufs (engraving)
8629372 Jesus Parait une Seconde Fois, Devant le Conseil des Jiufs (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jesus Parait une Seconde Fois)

Jesus Condamne a Mort, Par le Conseil des Juifs (engraving)
8629370 Jesus Condamne a Mort, Par le Conseil des Juifs (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jesus Condamne a Mort, Par le Conseil des Juifs)

Cambridge: Clare College, Court, looking South East (b/w photo)
8621773 Cambridge: Clare College, Court, looking South East (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clare College, Court, looking South East)

The Renaissance in Italy, Architecture, Courts, Facades, Ceilings, etc (engraving)
8644800 The Renaissance in Italy, Architecture, Courts, Facades, Ceilings, etc (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Renaissance in Italy, Architecture)

Girl playing tennis (colour litho)
8635206 Girl playing tennis (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl playing tennis)

Court of the Ponce de Leon (b/w photo)
8658216 Court of the Ponce de Leon (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Court of the Ponce de Leon)

The Areopagus, governing council of ancient Athens (engraving)
8635005 The Areopagus, governing council of ancient Athens (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Areopagus, governing council of ancient Athens)

People of Zanzibar seeking justice at the court of Lloyd Mathews (litho)
8673177 People of Zanzibar seeking justice at the court of Lloyd Mathews (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Judge Jeffreys bullying Richard Baxter, 1685 (litho)
8673150 Judge Jeffreys bullying Richard Baxter, 1685 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Court of the Hotel of the Louvre, Paris (engraving)
8676866 Court of the Hotel of the Louvre, Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Court of the Hotel of the Louvre, Paris)

Indian court of justice, Bengal (engraving)
8676319 Indian court of justice, Bengal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Native court of justice, Bengal, India)

Ballett Und Oper / Ballet and Opera (colour litho)
8666186 Ballett Und Oper / Ballet and Opera (colour litho) by Christophe (Colomb, Georges) (1856-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ballett Und Oper)

Diego Rodriguez de Silva y Velazquez, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791
3473154 Diego Rodriguez de Silva y Velazquez, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791; (add.info.: Diego Rodriguez de Silva y Velazquez, 1599 - 1660)

M Favereau a seventeenth century advisor to the French royal court, 17th century (engraving)
3480585 M Favereau a seventeenth century advisor to the French royal court, 17th century (engraving); (add.info.: M. Favereau a seventeenth century advisor to the French royal court)

A ball at the court of Henry III of France in 1574-1589 (engraving)
1761304 A ball at the court of Henry III of France in 1574-1589 (engraving); (add.info.: A ball at the court of Henry III of France in 1574-1589 The King stands at left with his mother)

Portrait of Louise de Lorraine Vaudemont (engraving)
1761299 Portrait of Louise de Lorraine Vaudemont (engraving); (add.info.: Louise de Lorraine Vaudemont (1553-1601) French queen, the duke Henri 1st of Guise

Tucuman Congress declaring the Independence of Argentina on 9/07/1816, detail, 19th century (painting)
AIS5338575 Tucuman Congress declaring the Independence of Argentina on 9/07/1816, detail, 19th century (painting); (add.info.: Tucuman Congress declaring the independence of Argentina on 9/07/1816)

Ball dance party in a german princely court society in the 15. century
3728835 Ball dance party in a german princely court society in the 15. century; (add.info.: Ball dance party in a german princely court society in the 15)

The trial of four English sailors in Canton (China), October 1, 1807, scene inside the court of the Chinese Court of
MMM5458927 The trial of four English sailors in Canton (China), October 1, 1807, scene inside the court of the Chinese Court of Justice; National Maritime Museum, London

French costumes of the 15th century, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912636 French costumes of the 15th century, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: French costumes of the late 15th century)

An engraving depicting the reporters' box at the state trials in Dublin, 19th century
5310672 An engraving depicting the reporters' box at the state trials in Dublin, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1844); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Peristyle of a courtroom in the Imperial Palace at Yuen-Ming-Yuen, near Beijing, China
FLO4722482 Peristyle of a courtroom in the Imperial Palace at Yuen-Ming-Yuen, near Beijing, China. From Samuel Holmes (18th-19th century) Journal of a Voyage to China and Tartary

A scene inside of the Court of Wards during the Elizabethan Era (painting)
3329546 A scene inside of the Court of Wards during the Elizabethan Era (painting); (add.info.: Painting of a scene inside of the Court of Wards during the Elizabethan Era)

Germany, Hamburg, an meeting of the lower court of justice in the 15th century, 1866 (engraving)
UTD4920258 Germany, Hamburg, an meeting of the lower court of justice in the 15th century, 1866 (engraving); (add.info.: Germany, Hamburg)

The poor broken-hearted ill-used wife (colour litho)
8635670 The poor broken-hearted ill-used wife (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: The poor broken-hearted ill-used wife)

Le Roi Dagobert (coloured engraving)
8635213 Le Roi Dagobert (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Roi Dagobert)

The Baccarat Trial (engraving)
8631287 The Baccarat Trial (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Baccarat Trial. Illustration from Black and White)

Building a New Palace for the Emperor (litho)
8661193 Building a New Palace for the Emperor (litho) by Burton, H. M. (20th Century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Building a New Palace for the Emperor)

Akbar's Tomb (b/w photo)
8649192 Akbar's Tomb (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Akbar's Tomb)

Charlemagne showing his courtiers the value of his sheepskin cloak (engraving)
8626241 Charlemagne showing his courtiers the value of his sheepskin cloak (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Inside the Halls of Justice: A Glimpse into the World of Courtrooms" Step back in time to 1878 as William Frederick Yeames captures a poignant moment with his painting "And when did you last see your father?" The emotions run high within these walls, where justice is sought and lives are changed forever. In "The Barrister, " depicted on canvas, we witness the tireless efforts of legal professionals who navigate the intricate web of laws and regulations. Their expertise shines through as they defend their clients' rights in both the Court of Exchequer and Court of Common Pleas. Venturing further down this captivating journey, we stumble upon John Tenniel's artwork titled "The King and Queen of Hearts in Court. " This whimsical piece transports us to a different realm altogether, reminding us that even within courtrooms, imagination can flourish. Breaking barriers and challenging norms, we encounter an inspiring image portraying "The first woman lawyer in France. " With her vibrant presence captured through color lithography, she symbolizes progress towards gender equality within the legal profession. H. M. Bateman's illustration titled "Jurisprudence" brings humor to our exploration. Through clever wit and satire, it reminds us that amidst serious matters at hand, laughter can still find its place within these solemn halls. Traveling beyond borders to the Ottoman Empire's Topkapi Palace counsel room takes us on an exotic journey. Here lies evidence that courts have existed since ancient times across diverse cultures – a testament to humanity's quest for justice throughout history. Closer to home but no less fascinating is London's Central Criminal Court – The Old Bailey. In H. Melville’s engraving capturing its grandeur or black-and-white photography from yesteryears; it stands as a symbol of impartiality where truth triumphs over deceit. Amidst turbulent times during WW1, Sir Samuel Evans presides over Prize Courts in London.