Allegorie auf die Gerechtigkeit

drawing, ink, indian-ink

drawing

toned paper

light pencil work

baroque

pencil sketch

personal sketchbook

ink

ink drawing experimentation

indian-ink

pen-ink sketch

flemish

pen work

sketchbook drawing

14_17th-century

watercolour illustration

sketchbook art

"Allegorie auf die Gerechtigkeit" is a drawing by the Flemish Baroque painter Peter Paul Rubens. The drawing, housed in the Städel Museum, depicts a scene of justice with several figures, including a winged angel, a seated woman representing justice, and several figures around her. The drawing is done in brown ink and features delicate lines, showcasing Rubens' masterful skill in capturing human form and emotion. Though a drawing, the composition is dynamic and reflects Rubens' signature style, characterized by drama and expressive figures. It is a study for a larger painting, and the detailed lines give insight into Rubens' artistic process.