Rechtvaardigheid omringd door de vier continenten 1680 - 1724

"Rechtvaardigheid omringd door de vier continenten" (Justice surrounded by the four continents) is an etching by Jacob Gole, dating from between 1680 and 1724. The work depicts Justice, personified as a female figure, seated on a throne atop a globe, holding a scale and a scepter. Two winged figures, likely representing angels, flank her, while four female figures representing the continents, each adorned with specific attire and symbols, surround the globe. The etching is a testament to Gole's skill in capturing detail and conveying allegorical meaning, highlighting the importance of justice and the interconnectedness of the world. The piece, now held in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into 17th-century Dutch artistic expression and the exploration of classical themes.