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Abuse of justice
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Abuse of justice

Karel van Mallery · c. 1593 - c. 1597 · engraving; paper

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

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An accuser (Litigiosus) walks up the steps of a courthouse, followed by three female personifications carrying bags with Patience (Patientia), Impudence (Impudentia), and Money (Pecunia). At the top, two judges. The print has three inscriptions (two in Latin and one in Dutch) and is part of an eight-part series on abuses in legal proceedings.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
printcourt buildingPatience'Patienza' (Ripa)'Pecunia' (Ripa)Indecency, Impudence'Sfacciatigine' (Ripa)
Credit lineMisbruik van de rechtspraak. c. 1593 - c. 1597. Karel van Mallery. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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