1508
fresco
From the collection of Vatican Museums
Justice is a 1508 fresco by Raphael, a High Renaissance work, held at Vatican Museums.
This fresco depicts a woman seated on a cloud, wearing a long robe and a crown. She holds a sword in her right hand and a scale in her left. The woman is surrounded by three cherubs, each holding a sign with Latin text. The background of the painting is a mosaic pattern, adding texture and depth to the image. The use of fresco and tempera techniques in this painting highlights the artist's skill in blending colors and textures to create a visually striking piece. To learn more about the artist behind this work, look up Raphael.
Raphael was born Raffaello Sanzio in Urbino on April 6, 1483, the son of Giovanni Santi, a painter and poet attached to the ducal court.
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