Contains nudity
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The Triumph of Justice
Gabriel Metsu
A dramatic 17th-century Dutch allegory depicting the victory of Justice over vice and injustice.
Justitia Vanquishes the Seven Capital Sins
Antoon Claeissens
1613 · Oil Paint, Panel
This powerful 17th-century Flemish allegory depicts the triumph of Justice over human vice in a dramatic, complex composition.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with lively force in a warmer tonal register — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Strong as a centered anchor on a clear wall
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Terracotta clay
About the piece
Painted in 1613 by Antoon Claeissens, this masterful oil on panel illustrates the moral victory of Justitia (Justice). Seated atop a celestial globe and framed by atmospheric clouds, Justice wields her iconic sword and scales while extending iron chains to restrain figures personifying the seven deadly sins. The work showcases the sophisticated technique and complex symbolism characteristic of the late Flemish Renaissance.
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