Supreme Court: Equal Justice Under Law tympanum in Washington, D.C. by Robert Aitken, Cass Gilbert

tympanum

The "Equal Justice Under Law" tympanum is a marble sculptural relief on the Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C., created by Robert Aitken and Cass Gilbert around 1935. It symbolizes the ideal of impartial justice and is part of a group of sculptures that adorn the Court's façade. Located near 1st Street between East Capitol Street and Constitution Avenue NE, it is accessible via the Capitol South Metro station. The tympanum is recognized in art inventories and literature on Washington sculpture.