The Justice Panel
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Medieval painting about justice, showing the Last Judgement, a trial and a warning against bribery and unfair justice.
The Last Judgement
In the late Middle Ages, courtrooms were often given a painting reminding judges: speak fair justice. The impressive Justice Panel (c. 1475-1477), made by Jan van Brussel, once hung in Maastricht's council chamber. At the top you see the Last Judgement: Christ as judge on a golden rainbow, surrounded by angels raising the dead. Below that, a court session: a rich man and a poor man face each other, while a devil tries to bribe the judges. The archangel Michael points sternly towards hell, a clear warning to those who are tempted.
Timeless
This panel is special: it is one of the oldest depictions of a court hearing in Western Europe. It probably first hung in the Dinghuis, Maastricht's courthouse, and later in the City Hall. The message is timeless: those who administer justice bear a heavy responsibility.
Come and discover it for yourself!
Want to see this impressive look at justice and faith up close? Visit the Justice Panel in the Maastricht Museum Museum and discover the hidden details, rich colours and story behind this unique masterpiece. A work of art that has conveyed a message that is still relevant today for more than 500 years.
Prices
- Children € 7,50
- Students € 10,50
- Adults € 11,50
When
- Daily
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You will find the Justice Panel in Céramique
Location
The modern Céramique district is characterised by its unusual architecture, where Maastricht's industrial past can still be felt, while at the same time you are in the newest and most modern part of the city.
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