Justitia und die Wahheit, umgeben von den Personifikationen der vier Elemente
jacobdewit
stadelmuseum
drawing, ink, indian-ink, chalk, graphite
drawing
netherlandish
toned paper
water colours
baroque
possibly oil pastel
ink
coloured pencil
coffee painting
underpainting
indian-ink
chalk
15_18th-century
graphite
watercolour bleed
watercolour illustration
watercolor
warm toned green
Jacob de Wit’s "Justitia und die Wahrheit, umgeben von den Personifikationen der vier Elemente" is a design for a ceiling fresco depicting the allegorical figures of Justice and Truth, surrounded by the personifications of the four elements. The design is composed in a classical style, with the figures arranged in a harmonious composition and a strong emphasis on light and shadow. De Wit was a prolific artist and designer, known for his intricate and detailed drawings. His work is characterized by its elegance and beauty, as well as its skillful use of light and color. This drawing serves as a visual guide for the artist to create a grand and symbolic fresco.
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