Artwork
Justice
Justice is an oil painting by the Early Renaissance artist Piero del Pollaiuolo. It dates from 1470 and is held in the collection of the Uffizi Gallery.
About this work
This painting shows Justice as a woman holding symbols of fairness. It’s a tempera work by Piero del Pollaiuolo from around 1470. The artist used bright colors and sharp details to make the scene clear.
The Uffizi owns this piece now. It was painted in Florence during a time when art often included moral lessons.
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Overview
Justice is a tempera painting created by Piero del Pollaiuolo around 1470. It is an allegorical representation of the virtue of justice.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a female figure embodying Justice, shown holding scales, a symbol of fairness and balance. The work reflects the artist's interest in classical themes and moral lessons.
Technique & Style
The painting is characterized by its use of bright colors and sharp details, achieved through the tempera medium. Piero del Pollaiuolo's style is marked by a focus on human anatomy and clear representation.
History & Provenance
Created in Florence during the early Renaissance, the painting is now held in the Uffizi Gallery. It is a product of the artistic environment of Florence at the time, where moral lessons were often conveyed through art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Piero del Pollaiuolo (UK: POL-eye-WOH-loh, US: POHL-, Italian: ; also spelled Pollaiolo; c.
