Justitia and Pax
1560
oil
From the collection of Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
1560
oil
From the collection of Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
This painting depicts two women in classical attire, with one seated and the other standing. The seated woman wears a dark blue top and a pink skirt, while the standing woman is draped in a yellow cloth. A cherub is visible in the background, holding a green wreath. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees and a cloudy sky. A statue of a woman is positioned to the right, and a small inscription is visible at the bottom right corner of the painting. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of serenity and harmony. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figures.
