Justice 1550s - 1560s

Bernardino India's "Justice" from the 1550s to 1560s is a pen-and-brown wash drawing that depicts the personification of Justice as a female figure. The artwork, which is currently housed at The Art Institute of Chicago, shows Justice standing with a sword in one hand and scales in the other. The figure's flowing drapery and elegant pose convey a sense of power and authority, while the composition of the drawing creates a sense of balance and order. India's masterful use of line and shading, coupled with the subject's symbolism, makes this artwork a remarkable study of Justice in the Renaissance.