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Justice (Justitia) overcomes Violence (Violentia)
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Justice (Justitia) overcomes Violence (Violentia)

Johann Sadeler (I) · 1579 · engraving; paper

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

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The personification of Justice (Justitia), with scales and sword, sits on a throne. Justice tramples the personification of Violence (Violentia), a naked woman with snake hair, lying on various riches.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
printVehemence, Violence, FiercenessJustice, 'Justitia'
Credit lineGerechtigheid (Justitia ) overwint Geweld (Violentia). 1579. Johann Sadeler (I). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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