On Capitol Hill, the seat of the U.S. Congress, 22 relief portrait plaques are installed above the gallery doors of the House Chamber. These plaques, collectively known as the Lawgivers, depict figures noted for their foundational contributions to the principles underlying the concept of law. Among these figures are Hammurabi, Justinian, and Solon, lawgivers whose ideas shaped legal thought across civilizations. However, one figure among these lawgivers stands distinctively apart—Moses. Unlike the others, Moses is not depicted in profile but is shown in full face, gazing outward from the center of the north wall, directly opposite the Speaker’s seat. His position is symbolic; it reflects the profound and enduring impact of his teachings on concepts of justice, law, and governance.
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