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Justice Shows the Holy Crown

Johannes Wierix · 1574 · letterpress printing; engraving; paper

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

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Justice (Justitia) shows the bride (Sponsa) the holy crown. The bride sits on her throne, flanked by Chastisement (Castigatio) and Piety (Timor Dei). In the background, Confession (Confessio), Repentance (Poenitentia) and Satisfaction (Satisfactio) approach. In the margin a four-line inscription, in two columns, in Latin.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description

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print boekillustratie Satisfaction, Contentment 'Contento' (Ripa)Justice, 'Justitia'confession bride (in wedding-dress)

Credit lineRechtvaardigheid toont de heilige kroon. 1574. Johannes Wierix. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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