Plate 7: Allegory of Justice with griffin of Manlius Toquatus, from Barberinae aulae fornix 1672 - 1682

This etching from a series titled "Monocromata" showcases a detail of the ceiling of the Barberini Palace, dating to 1672-1682. The artwork depicts an allegory of Justice, with a griffin symbolizing the Roman general Manlius Torquatus. The artist, unknown, captured the intricate details of the decorative ceiling, highlighting the intricate interplay of figures and sculpted elements. This example of Italian Baroque architecture exemplifies the era's penchant for dramatic compositions and symbolic imagery.