Lady Justice - Wikipedia
Statue of Lady Justice blindfolded and holding a balance and a sword, outside the Court of Final Appeal, Hong Kong. Lady Justice (Latin: Iustitia) is an allegorical personification of the moral force in judicial systems. [1] [2] Her attributes are scales, a sword and sometimes a blindfold.
2003年5月22日 — One of the most recognized legal symbols visible in the architecture of the Supreme Court Building is the female figure representing Justice, who is depicted in three sculptural groups. Portraying Justice as a female figure dates back to depictions of Themis and Justicia in ancient mythology.
Symbols of Law - Supreme Court of the United States
Perhaps the most ancient symbol associated with the law is also one of the most familiar, the Scales of Justice. Symbolizing the impartial deliberation, or weighing, of two sides in a legal dispute, scales are found both inside and outside the Supreme Court Building.
Lady Justice - Historical Society of the New York Courts
A zinc statue of Lady Justice stands proudly in the Madison County Courthouse rotunda below a stained glass dome. This Lady Justice, however, did not always grace the inside of the courthouse. In 1984, she was discovered in the courthouse basement.
Lady Justice – Symbolism and Meaning - Symbol Sage
2020年8月31日 — Almost all high courts in the world feature a sculpture of Lady Justice, distinguished by the many symbolic insignia she wears and carries. In this article, we’ll take a look at the origins of Lady Justice and the meanings behind the symbols she’s featured with.
Symbols of Justice - Supreme Court of the United States
Justice is one of the most recognized symbols in the architecture of the Supreme Court Building. Portraying Justice as a female figure dates back to ancient mythology. Over time, Justice became associated with scales to represent impartiality and a sword to symbolize power.
Lady Justice’s sword shows authority, including the power to punish injustice. It also implies being able to cut through obstacles to get to the facts of a case. The balance (scales) represent weighing facts and evidence to decide a verdict. It also shows her …
Why Is Justice Personified as a Woman Holding a Set of Scales?
2022年5月29日 — Chances are at some point you’ve seen a statue or painting depicting the personification of the concept of justice as a woman holding a set of scales in one hand (usually her left) and an unsheathed sword in her other hand (usually her right), often wearing a …
History of Lady Justice and the Scales of Justice - Law Legum
2022年12月26日 — The Meaning Behind The Lady of Justice Statue. The Lady of Justice statue is a representation of the personification of justice, who is often depicted as a blindfolded woman holding a pair of scales and a sword.
Lady Justice (Justitia): Legal And Philosophical Concept Produced …
2019年11月7日 — In Egypt, the idea of law, divine order, and truth were personified by the goddess Ma'at, presented as a young woman holding a set of scales in one hand and a symbol of eternal life - the sign of Ankh.