{"product_id":"injustice-injustitia-giotto-di-bondone","title":"Injustice (Injustitia) - Giotto di Bondone","description":"\u003cp\u003eA monochrome fresco by Giotto from the Scrovegni Chapel, depicting the vice of Injustice as a corrupt judge within a fortress-like setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is a monochrome fresco from the lower register of the north wall in the Scrovegni Chapel, Padua. It represents the vice of Injustice, depicted as a seated judge within a rocky, fortress-like niche. The figure holds a spear and wears a stern expression, embodying the corruption of legal authority. Below the judge, the scene depicts acts of violence and pillage, illustrating the tangible consequences of an unjust ruler. The style is grisaille, a technique using shades of grey to mimic the appearance of stone sculpture. This choice of palette directs the viewer's attention to the form and the narrative content rather than colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiotto di Bondone was a central figure in the transition from Byzantine stylisation to the naturalism that defined the Italian Renaissance. His approach to human figures, characterised by weight and psychological presence, marked a departure from the flat, decorative traditions of his predecessors. The Scrovegni Chapel cycle, commissioned by Enrico Scrovegni, remains one of the most complete examples of his work. The series of Virtues and Vices, to which this piece belongs, demonstrates his ability to translate abstract moral concepts into clear, humanised imagery. The composition is structured to contrast the static, imposing figure of the judge with the chaotic, small-scale scenes of disorder at the base. This spatial arrangement guides the eye through the narrative, connecting the source of the vice to its effects on society. The work is a study in human character and the moral responsibilities of those in power, rendered with the precision and clarity that define Giotto's contribution to Western art history.\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=\"\/products\/arrival-of-the-emperor-charles-iv-in-front-of-saint-denis-jean-fouquet\" 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;\"\u003eArrival of the Emperor Charles IV in front of Saint Denis - Jean Fouquet — Jean Fouquet\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/apotheosis-of-hercules-giovanni-domenico-tiepolo\" 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;\"\u003eApotheosis of Hercules - Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo — Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Giotto di Bondone","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58455706698063,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58455710597455,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58455710630223,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58455710662991,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58455710695759,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58455710728527,"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":58455710761295,"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":58455710794063,"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":58455710826831,"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":58455710859599,"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":58455710892367,"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":58455710925135,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Injustice-Injustitia-_Poster_CompositorV1_1786248157624.jpg?v=1786490192","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/injustice-injustitia-giotto-di-bondone","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}