Justice was painted by Pieter Gaal in 1802.

Where can I see Justice?

Justice is held by Rijksmuseum.

Artwork

Justice

Pieter Gaal , 1802

Justice is an oil painting by Pieter Gaal. It dates from 1802 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

About this work

Overview

Justice, executed in oil in 1802, is a work by Dutch artist Pieter Gaal of Zeeland. The painting forms part of the Rijksmuseum’s holdings, representing early‑19th‑century Dutch genre painting. Its title suggests an allegorical or moral subject, though the composition itself is not described here.

Context

Pieter Gaal emerged from a Zeelandic lineage of painters, a tradition continued by his son Jacobus Cornelis Gaal, who also pursued a career in painting. The Gaal family’s artistic activity situates them within the broader network of regional Dutch artists active at the turn of the 19th century.

Technique & Style

Created with oil on canvas, the piece reflects the material preferences of its era, allowing for nuanced colour modulation and detailed surface treatment typical of Dutch academic practice in the early 1800s. Specific stylistic attributes are not recorded, but the medium suggests a conventional approach to rendering allegorical themes.

History & Provenance

Since its creation, Justice has entered the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, where it remains accessible to the public. The museum’s acquisition underscores the work’s relevance to the institution’s representation of Dutch art from the period.

Artist & collection

Artist

Pieter Gaal

Pieter Gaal (19 July 1769 in Middelburg – 13/18 January 1819 in Middelburg) was a Dutch painter, the son of Thomas Gaal.

Museum

Rijksmuseum

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