1648-56
Netherlands
Object qualities
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Objectbook / magazine / album: print ornament & architecture
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Author of the objectNicolaes de Bruyn
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Type of arts & crafts
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MediumEngraving
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SizeSheet: 4 3/8 Г— 3 3/8 in. (11.1 Г— 8.6 cm)
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Geography details
Netherlands -
Country today
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Date1648-56
Source of information
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Type of sourceDatabase “Metropolitan Museum of Art”
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Fund that the source refers toMetropolitan Museum of Art
Description
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The blindfolded female figure Justice is depicted holding a scale in her right hand and a sword in her left, framed in an oval. Surrounding the oval, ornament design with a bearded mask above, flanked by birds pecking at his eyes. At bottom, an owl flanked by peacocks. From a series of four plates.