Allegorie op de Rechtbank en de Generaliteit 1705 - 1707

This etching, “Allegorie op de Rechtbank en de Generaliteit,” by Dutch artist Romeyn de Hooghe depicts a scene with multiple figures. The central figure is a winged goddess representing justice, seated on a throne, holding a scale and a book. Around her are other figures, likely personifications of legal principles and power. The etching, created between 1705 and 1707, provides a visual commentary on the Dutch legal system and the role of the General States in the country’s administration. The composition, with its emphasis on the goddess of justice, highlights the importance of fair and just laws in a well-ordered society.