Truth and Justice
1584
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1584
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This print shows two winged figures floating in a swirling sky. The larger one below holds a set of scales, her face serious and her body draped in flowing cloth. Above her, a smaller childish figure points upward with one finger, as if drawing attention to something. The whole scene is drawn in black lines on a light background, with no colors. Notice the banner above them with the words *Nuda Veritas*—that’s Latin for "naked truth." It’s a hint that this isn’t just a pretty picture, but a deeper idea about honesty and fairness. Want to know more? Look up etching to see how artists like this made prints.