Justice and Prudence

Cornelis Massys

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts two nude female figures seated on a stone bench. The figure on the left has long wavy hair and wears a headband with feathers; she holds a sword in her right hand and a scale in her left. The figure on the right has her back to the viewer, with her hair tied up; she holds a mirror in her left hand and places her right hand on the bench. In the background, there are three columns with ornate capitals; a cityscape with buildings and a ship can be seen on the left. The scene includes a landscape with rocks and grass at the base of the figures. The style of the image is detailed and engraved. The title of the work is "Justice and Prudence" and the artist is Cornelis Massys.