Justice was painted by Cherubino Alberti in 1584.

Where can I see Justice?

Justice is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Justice?

Justice is associated with Renaissance.

Can I buy a print of Justice?

Museum-quality prints of Justice are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Justice

Cherubino Alberti , 1584

Justice is a chalk drawing by the Renaissance artist Cherubino Alberti. It dates from 1584 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:At upper left in brown ink: Vehor ad superos (crossed out) / Ad superos vehor; by an unknown hand (possibly Alberto Alberti) lower left in brown ink: (illeg.) Carbino (illeg) and lLr//in brown ink: *

About this work

Overview

Justice is a drawing by Cherubino Alberti, created in 1584 using pen and brown ink with gray wash over black chalk on laid paper.

Technique & Style

The work showcases Alberti's use of pen, brown ink, and gray wash, a technique characteristic of the Renaissance period. The application of cross-hatching, a method of creating shading through closely spaced parallel lines, is also evident.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing is an allegory, employing symbols to convey a message related to the concept of Justice.