Justice Dept (courtyard): Ars Boni & Ars Aequi tympanums in Washington, D.C. by Carl Paul Jennewein located in James M. Goode's Federal Triangle area

tympanum

The Justice Department courtyard in Washington, D.C. houses two limestone tympanums, "Ars Boni" and "Ars Aequi," sculpted by Carl Paul Jennewein. These allegorical works represent "The good of the state" and "The rights of Man" and are part of four tympanums on the Justice Department and National Archives buildings. Located in the Federal Triangle area on Constitution Avenue between 9th and 10th Streets NW, they are notable examples of public art symbolizing justice and law.