De gerechtigheid van Trajanus 1475 - 1500

"De gerechtigheid van Trajanus" is a bronze plaquette created by the "Master of the Death of Absalom" between 1475 and 1500. The plaquette depicts the Roman Emperor Trajanus, on horseback, dispensing justice. The scene is crowded with figures, both on foot and horseback, and features a kneeling supplicant, alluding to the Emperor's renowned fairness and impartiality. This type of small-scale relief was popular during the Renaissance, and its detailed portrayal of the figures and their emotions reflects the artistic sensibilities of the era. The artist's identity remains unknown, but the work is attributed to the "Master of the Death of Absalom" based on stylistic similarities with other plaquettes.