Justice of the Emperor Otto: The Ordeal by Fire 1475
dirkbouts
Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, Brussels, Belgium
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cosplay
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sculpture
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culture event photography
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unrealistic statue
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earthy tone
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veil as a decoration
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mythology
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neutral brown palette
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brown colour palette
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black face
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warm toned green
"Justice of the Emperor Otto: The Ordeal by Fire" (1475) by Dirk Bouts depicts a scene of medieval justice. The painting showcases the meticulous detail and realistic portrayal characteristic of Early Netherlandish art. It depicts Emperor Otto III, seated on a throne, observing a woman holding a severed head, while a man stands nearby with a staff. This work, likely commissioned for a legal setting, exemplifies the importance of justice and law in the Late Middle Ages. It is housed in the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, Brussels, offering viewers a glimpse into the history of European legal practices.
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