Making HistoryThe Hand of Justice

17 min

Available until 04/01/2026

02/04/2022

A powerful symbol of justice meted out by the royal hand, the hand of justice played a prominent place in the coronation rituals of the Kings of France. The symbol first emerged in the 13th century to represent how kings of France delegated the management of the justice system to the courts.

Director

Philippe Béziat

Production

LES Films D'Ici

Producer

LALOU Serge

Country

France

Year

2020

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