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Contemplation of Justice The statue "Contemplation of Justice" (James Earle Fraser, sculptor) on the north side of the Supreme Court's entrance (Photograph by Lois Long). www.supremecourtus.gov/ Various images of the Goddess of Justice, blindfolded and holding a set of scales (Blind Justice). members.tripod.com/ Hans Krumper was the pupil of Netherlandish artist Hubert Gerhard who was trained in Italy. Web Gallery of Art, a searchable image collection and database of European paintings and sculptures (1150-1800). gallery.euroweb.hu/ The ornate ceilings in the Parliament Building hail from the gold rush days in Victoria. www.ozdachs.com/ From painetworks.com - click the butterfly to see similar images. www.painetworks.com/ The scales are the very symbol of justice. The judge has to weigh his decisions. For centuries, the Palace was the place where royal justice was carried out. Today there are still numerous symbols to remind us of this royal presence. www.ca-paris.justice.fr/ One of the most recognized legal symbols is that of Justice. Justice is most commonly portrayed in the U.S. as a blindfolded woman carrying a sword and a set of scales. bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/symbols/justice.html Themis, Goddess of Justice A common representation of Justice is a blind-folded woman holding a set of scales. The origin of the Goddess of Justice goes back to antiquity. She was referred to as Ma'at by the ancient Egyptians and was often depicted carrying a sword with an ostrich feather in her hair (but no scales) to symbolize truth and justice. lib.law.washington.edu/ref/themis.html |