Keizer Trajanus met rechter en Keizer Augustus met boer 1500 - 1549

This anonymous woodcut depicts a scene with two figures in armor, likely Roman emperors, and two kneeling figures, possibly a judge and a peasant. The work, created sometime between 1500 and 1549, shows the style of the Northern Renaissance, with its detailed and intricate linework. The composition is balanced, emphasizing the contrast between the standing figures' power and the kneeling figures' submission. Despite its unknown origin, the artwork offers a glimpse into the visual culture of the early modern period, revealing how historical figures were portrayed and the importance of societal hierarchies in art.