Titelblad med portræt af C.O. Veile til "Glosarium juridicum Danico - Norvegicum", 1652 1650 - 1651

Hans Andreas Greys created this title page with a portrait for C.O. Veile's "Glosarium juridicum Danico - Norvegicum" in 1652 using engraving. Reflecting on this 17th-century depiction of justice, one can't help but consider the power dynamics at play. The all-male assembly, the judge's table overflowing with documents – all speak to a system built on exclusivity. The cultural context of the time dictated that legal proceedings were largely the domain of men, particularly those of a certain social standing. How did these structures of power affect the lives of those excluded from these rooms? This image serves as a reminder of the historical imbalances that have shaped our legal systems. It invites us to reflect on the slow, ongoing project of making justice accessible and equitable for all.