Pendentief met Justitia 1649 - 1734

This etching by Louis de Châtillon, created sometime between 1649 and 1734, depicts the allegorical figure of Justitia, the Roman goddess of Justice. The artwork is a design for a pendentive, a curved, triangular surface often found in the transition between a dome and walls. The figure of Justitia is seated on a cloud, surrounded by two cherubs, while another cherub, representing "Innocence," sits on a cloud below. The composition emphasizes the celestial nature of justice. This etching, now in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to Châtillon's mastery of Baroque style and the use of allegory.