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Alexander the Great as a judge
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Alexander the Great as a judge

Willem Isaacsz. van Swanenburg · 1606 · engraving; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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In a circular courtroom, Alexander the Great sits as judge on his throne. By plugging his left ear with his left hand, he hears nothing but the testimony of the person on his right. The other ear remains open and unbiased for the opposing party when they speak. Below the image, two four-line verses in Latin. The print is part of an album.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printalbumbladjuridical examplesexemplary judges'Gerechtigkeitsbilder'
Credit lineAlexander de Grote als rechter. 1606. Willem Isaacsz. van Swanenburg. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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