Le Triomphe de la Justice by Jean Jouvenet. An allegorical Baroque painting showing personifications of Justice and virtue on clouds, while a warrior repels figures of vice below.

Le Triomphe de la Justice

Jean Jouvenet

1695 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A majestic 17th-century French Baroque allegory celebrating the triumph of Justice over vice.

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A substantial artwork with a strong pulse with warm, lived-in color — supports a polished room with depth.

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Living Room · Dining Room · Study
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Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
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Best with clear wall contrast
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Soft gray, Rich brown, Deep burgundy

About the piece

Jean Jouvenet's 'Le Triomphe de la Justice' (1695) is a masterful display of French Baroque classicism. The painting features a complex arrangement of allegorical figures; Justice is seated centrally atop billowing clouds, while a celestial warrior descends to purge the scene of dark, struggling personifications of disorder. The work is characterized by its dynamic movement, rich use of color, and the artist's confident brushwork, typical of the grand style of the late 17th century.

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