Scene with Misericordia and Veritas in a Circle at Center 1580 - 1600

This 16th-century engraving by Theodor de Bry, titled "Scene with Misericordia and Veritas in a Circle at Center," depicts a central figure representing Justice, seated on a globe and holding a scale. She is surrounded by other allegorical figures, including Mercy and Truth, representing the virtues of Justice. The scene is enclosed in an elaborate, floral frame, typical of De Bry's style. The intricate details and balanced composition highlight the importance of justice in the artist's time, a popular theme in Northern Renaissance art.