Swanenburg Collection

Allegory of Justice (Sanctity of the Law) with a court scene depicting a man being pardoned by a judge, plate XII from Thronus Justitiae, tredecim pulcherrimus tabulis... 1605

The Judge Bias Shedding Tears, plate IX from Thronus Justitiae, 1605

The faithful wives of Weinsberg. Artist: Swanenburg, Isaac Claesz. van (1537-1614)
The faithful wives of Weinsberg. Private Collection

La Traversee du Styx, c1591-1638. Artist: Jacob Isaacz van Swanenburg
La Traversee du Styx, c1591-1638. In Greek mythology, Styx is the name of a river which formed the boundary between earth and the underworld, Hades

Vanitas Willem Isaacsz van Swanenburg Dutch 1580
Vanitas; Willem Isaacsz van Swanenburg (Dutch, 1580 - 1612), After Abraham Bloemaert (Dutch, 1564 - 1651); Netherlands; 1611; Engraving; Plate: 26.7 x 19.4 cm (10 1, 2 x 7 5, 8 in.)

Drawings Prints, Print, Allegory Justice, Sanctity, Law, court, scene, depicting
Drawings and Prints, Print, Allegory of Justice (Sanctity of the Law) with a court scene depicting a man being pardoned by a judge, from Thronus Justitiae, tredecim pulcherrimus tabulis

Drawings Prints, Print, Count, William, III, Holland, Permitting, Beheading, Baliff
Drawings and Prints, Print, Count William III of Holland Permitting the Beheading of his Baliff, from Thronus Justitiae, tredecim pulcherrimus tabulis

Drawings Prints, Print, Title, Page, Set, Architectural, Frame, Allegorical, figures
Drawings and Prints, Print, Title Page Set in an Architectural Frame with Allegorical figures and Christ, from Thronus Justitiae, tredecim pulcherrimus tabulis

Drawings Prints, Print, Judge, Bias, Shedding, Tears, Thronus Justitiae, tredecim
Drawings and Prints, Print, The Judge Bias Shedding Tears, from Thronus Justitiae, tredecim pulcherrimus tabulis... plate 9, Thronus Justitiae, tredecim pulcherrimus tabulis

Drawings Prints, Print, Cambyses, Commanding, Flaying, Judge, Sisamnes, Thronus Justitiae
Drawings and Prints, Print, Cambyses Commanding the Flaying of the Judge Sisamnes, from Thronus Justitiae, tredecim pulcherrimus tabulis

Drawings Prints, Print, Meeting Moses Jethro, Thronus Justitiae, tredecim pulcherrimus tabulis
Drawings and Prints, Print, The Meeting of Moses and Jethro, from Thronus Justitiae, tredecim pulcherrimus tabulis... plate 1, Thronus Justitiae, tredecim pulcherrimus tabulis

Drawings Prints, Print, Susanna before Daniel, Thronus Justitiae, tredecim pulcherrimus tabulis
Drawings and Prints, Print, Susanna before Daniel, from Thronus Justitiae, tredecim pulcherrimus tabulis... plate 3, Thronus Justitiae, tredecim pulcherrimus tabulis

Drawings Prints, Print, Moonlit, scene, depicting, Areopagite, judged, Athens, Thronus Justitiae
Drawings and Prints, Print, A Moonlit scene depicting the Areopagite judged of Athens, from Thronus Justitiae, tredecim pulcherrimus tabulis

Drawings Prints, Print, Alexander Great Judge, Thronus Justitiae, tredecim pulcherrimus tabulis
Drawings and Prints, Print, Alexander the Great as a Judge, from Thronus Justitiae, tredecim pulcherrimus tabulis... plate 10, Thronus Justitiae, tredecim pulcherrimus tabulis

Drawings Prints, Print, Christ Carrying Cross, Thronus Justitiae, tredecim pulcherrimus tabulis
Drawings and Prints, Print, Christ Carrying the Cross, from Thronus Justitiae, tredecim pulcherrimus tabulis... plate 4, Thronus Justitiae, tredecim pulcherrimus tabulis

Drawings Prints, Print, Judgment Solomon, Thronus Justitiae, tredecim pulcherrimus tabulis
Drawings and Prints, Print, Judgment of Solomon, from Thronus Justitiae, tredecim pulcherrimus tabulis... plate 2, Thronus Justitiae, tredecim pulcherrimus tabulis

Drawings Prints, Print, Behading, Roman, Judge, Papinian, Thronus Justitiae, tredecim
Drawings and Prints, Print, The Behading of the Roman Judge Papinian, from Thronus Justitiae, tredecim pulcherrimus tabulis... plate 5, Thronus Justitiae, tredecim pulcherrimus tabulis

Portrait of William V, Duke of Gulik, Cleves and Berg and Count of Mark and Ravensberg, William Isaacsz. of Swanenburg, 1610

Swanenburg, the gemeenlandshuis of hoogheemraadschap Rijnland, Halfweg, The Netherlands, print maker: Jan Matthysz. (mentioned on object), Dating 1654

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Swanenburg: A Master of Allegorical Art Step into the world of Swanenburg, a renowned artist whose works have captivated audiences for centuries. Known for his intricate and thought-provoking pieces, Swanenburg skillfully weaves together symbolism and storytelling to create powerful allegories that resonate with viewers. One such masterpiece is "Allegory of Justice (Sanctity of the Law) with a court scene depicting a man being judged. " In this painting, Swanenburg delves into the complexities of justice and its inherent connection to the law. Through vivid brushstrokes and meticulous attention to detail, he invites us to ponder the delicate balance between righteousness and legal proceedings. In another notable work titled "The Judge Bias Shedding Tears, " plate IX from Thronus Justitiae, 1605, Swanenburg explores themes of impartiality within the judicial system. With profound sensitivity, he portrays a judge shedding tears as he confronts his own biases. This poignant image serves as a reminder that even those entrusted with upholding justice are not immune to personal prejudices. Swanenburg's talent extends beyond courtroom scenes; he also showcases his artistic prowess in other realms. For instance, in "The faithful wives of Weinsberg, " he depicts an inspiring tale of loyalty and devotion. Through his masterful use of color and composition, Swanenburg brings these courageous women to life on canvas. Venturing further into Swanenburg's oeuvre reveals more extraordinary works like "La Traversee du Styx" c1591-1638. Here we witness his exploration of mortality through depictions inspired by Greek mythology. The ethereal quality emanating from this piece draws us into an introspective journey across the river Styx—a symbolic representation of passage from life to death. Vanitas Willem Isaacsz van Swanenburg Dutch 1580 offers yet another glimpse into this artist's multifaceted genius.