The Justice of Trajan, plate for l'Album des Salons 1840

"The Justice of Trajan" is a lithograph by Jules-Robert-Pierre-Joseph Challamel from 1840. The print, part of the "Album des Salons," depicts the Roman emperor Trajan on horseback, dispensing justice to the people. The scene, filled with figures, conveys a sense of drama and order, highlighting Trajan's righteous authority. This artwork exemplifies the 19th-century fascination with historical events and the power of visual storytelling. The print is housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, and is a valuable example of French lithography, capturing the stylistic trends of the period.