Rechtvaardigheid (Justitia) by Jacob Matham

Rechtvaardigheid (Justitia) 1593

pencil drawn

facial expression drawing

pencil sketch

old engraving style

personal sketchbook

portrait reference

pencil drawing

limited contrast and shading

portrait drawing

pencil work

Jacob Matham's 1593 engraving, *Rechtvaardigheid (Justitia)*, depicts the personification of justice, a woman holding a sword and scales. The figure, clad in a flowing robe, stands within an arched niche, representing the legal system. This print is a fine example of the Dutch Golden Age tradition of allegorical imagery, where abstract concepts were given human form. This artwork, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, is a testament to the artistic skill and the societal significance of justice during this period.