The Four Cardinal Virtues: Justice
Netherlandish 16th Century · Netherlandish
c. 1550/1600
- Medium
- undyed wool warp, dyed wool and dyed silk
- Classification
- Decorative Art
- Period
- 1501 to 1550
- Image size
- 1528 × 4810px
Description
The image shows a female figure standing upright. She is facing slightly to her left with her right arm raised, holding a sword, and her left hand on a balance scale. She has curly hair tied back, delicate eyes, and a slight smile. She wears an ornate garment with gold and red hues and is surrounded by a tapestry depicting a landscape with trees and mountains, framed by architectural elements.
Rights & Source
Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).