{"product_id":"justice-jacob-matham","title":"Justice - Jacob Matham","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined Dutch Mannerist engraving depicting the allegorical figure of Justice, complete with traditional scales and sword, by Jacob Matham.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Jacob Matham depicts the allegorical figure of Justice, a common subject in late sixteenth and early seventeenth-century Dutch art. Matham, a skilled engraver and draughtsman from Haarlem, was a pupil of Hendrick Goltzius. His work reflects the technical precision and stylistic conventions of the Northern Mannerist tradition, which often prioritised elongated forms and sophisticated drapery arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figure stands within a shallow, arched niche, a compositional device that provides a sense of architectural depth. She holds the traditional attributes of her office: a sword in her right hand and a set of scales in her left. Her posture is slightly contrapposto, with the heavy folds of her garment rendered through a series of fine, parallel lines and cross-hatching. This technique creates a sense of volume and texture, typical of the period's printmaking practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the upper corners, two small shields are visible, containing symbolic motifs that relate to the theme of moral rectitude. The lower margin features a Latin inscription, which addresses the concept of Astraea, the goddess of justice in Greek mythology, who is said to have abandoned the earth due to human wickedness. The inclusion of such classical references was standard for the intellectual climate of the Dutch Golden Age, where moralising allegories were frequently produced for a learned audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatham's control of the burin is evident in the subtle transitions of light and shadow across the figure's robes and the curved background of the niche. The print demonstrates the high level of craftsmanship associated with the Haarlem school of engravers, who were instrumental in disseminating classical and allegorical imagery throughout Europe during this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/justice-eugene-leroux\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eJustice - Eugène Leroux — Louis-Eugène Le Roux\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/victory-giorgio-ghisi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eVictory - Giorgio Ghisi — Giorgio Ghisi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jacob Matham","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59108370153807,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59108379328847,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59108379361615,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59108379394383,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59108379427151,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59108379459919,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59108379492687,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59108379525455,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59108379558223,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59108379590991,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59108379623759,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59108379656527,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Justice_Poster_CompositorV1_1791900391854.jpg?v=1791900496","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/fr\/products\/justice-jacob-matham","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}