Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Les abus du monde
France, Rouen, ca. 1510
M.42 fol. 33r

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Man (personification of Judgement), sits on bench. He holds roll in right hand and extends left hand. Beside him is scroll with inscription IVDGEMENT. Behind him is woman (personification of Justice), wearing blindfold, seated with hands bound. Above her is scroll with inscription IVSTICE. Beside her is king (personification of Magnanimity), wearing crown, seated with scepter in each hand. Above him is scroll with inscription LE MAGNANIME. At right is woman (personification of Law), seated holding sword in right hand and scales in left hand. Above her is scroll with inscription LA COVRT.
Figures are in room decorated with curtain bearing fleur-de-lis and pseudo-inscription. They are surrounded by architectural frame, on top of which are two putti, holding garland. At bottom of frame, third putto, as half figure, is in shell, and holds in both hands two garlands.