Juror Collection

The Jury Disagree
circa 1910s

Judges, sheriffs and jurors gathered outside the courthouse for Västra Härad's trial...1900. Creator: Unknown
Judges, sheriffs and jurors gathered outside the courthouse for Vastra Harad's trial, Kornstad, Smaland, 1900

Jurors card (litho)
3639523 Jurors card (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jurors card.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

First female jurors at the Old Bailey 1921
The empanelling for the first mixed jury, with its forewoman Mrs Taylor Bumstead. Date: 1921

Why should there not exist an invisible world... ?
HGM81125 Why should there not exist an invisible world...?, plate 6 from Le Jure by Edmond Picard, 1887 (litho) by Redon, Odilon (1840-1916); Haags Gemeentemuseum, The Hague

The Trial of Mr Pickwick, 1910 (colour litho)
DHM139125 The Trial of Mr Pickwick, 1910 (colour litho) by Aldin, Cecil Charles Windsor (1870-1935); 38x48 cm; Charles Dickens Museum, London

The Lawyer, 1566 (oil on canvas)
3086719 The Lawyer, 1566 (oil on canvas) by Arcimboldo, Giuseppe (1527-93); 64 x 51 cm; Nationalmuseum, Stockholm, Sweden; (add.info.: Possibly the German Ulrich Zasius (1461-1536) humanist

The deaf judge, or mutual misunderstanding, Old Bailey, London, 1796. Artist
The deaf judge, or mutual misunderstanding, 1796; a scene at the Old Bailey, London. On the left an aged judge leans forward to listen to a barrister, who points at a shouting witness on the right

GIBSON: JURY, c1902. Studies in expression. When women are jurors. Pen and ink drawing by Charles Dana Gibson, c1902

CAPONE TRIAL, 1931. The twelve-man jury selected for the tax evasion trial of gangster Al Capone. Photograph, 1931

Illustration depicting court of law

M. Balard, Member of the French Institute, Juror in Class Xxviii. of the Great Exhibition, Uk

GILBERT & SULLIVAN: TRIAL. Trial by Jury. From bias free of every kind, this trial must be tried. Drawing by William Schwenck Gilbert from his Bab Ballads

M. Balard, Member Of The French Institute, Juror In Class Xxviii. Of The Great Exhibition, UK

JEFFERSON DAVIS TRIAL. The grand jury that found the indictment against Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederate States of America, for treason. Photograph, 1868

GUILD: TANNERS. Elders and jurors of the tanners of the town of Ghent, the Netherlands, in ceremonial dress. Line engraving, 19th century, after a manuscript illustration from the 15th century

INTEGRATED JURY, 1867. An integrated jury in a Southern courtroom. Color American engraving, 1867

WESTMINSTER HALL JURY. A jury-box at the Westminster Hall law courts, London, England. Wood engraving, English, 19th century

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"The Juror: A Glimpse into the World of Justice and Judgment" In the realm of justice, where truth intertwines with perception, lies the enigmatic figure known as the juror, and are tasked with a weighty responsibility - to determine guilt or innocence based on evidence presented before them. However, their journey is not always smooth sailing; disagreements often arise within this diverse group of individuals. One such instance was witnessed during The Phoenix Park Murder Trials at Dublin, captured vividly in sketches from court engravings. These illustrations depict jurors engaged in heated debates, their faces etched with determination and doubt alike. Each stroke of the artist's pen immortalizes these moments of discordance that shape the course of justice. The evolution of jury systems can be traced through time-honored relics like the Jurors Card lithograph and historical milestones such as when women were first allowed to serve as jurors at London's Old Bailey in 1921. This groundbreaking moment shattered gender barriers and paved the way for equal participation in legal proceedings. Contemplating their role within society, one may wonder: "Why should there not exist an invisible world behind those closed doors?" The answer lies within each juror's conscience - a delicate balance between personal beliefs and impartiality that influences their verdicts. Artistic expressions further illuminate this intricate dance between law and humanity. From color lithographs portraying The Trial of Mr Pickwick in 1910 to oil paintings like The Lawyer from 1566, these visual masterpieces capture both solemnity and theatricality inherent in courtroom dramas throughout history. Yet amidst all seriousness, humor finds its place too. In an amusing scene titled "The Deaf Judge" set at Old Bailey in 1796, mutual misunderstanding takes center stage as communication falters between judge and jury. This lighthearted anecdote reminds us that even within grave matters, laughter can provide solace.