Jurisprudence | Gustav Klimt | 1907

Gustav Klimt – Jurisprudence (1899–1907)

This haunting and symbolic illustration by Gustav Klimt was part of a controversial series created for the University of Vienna’s Great Hall ceiling. Jurisprudence depicts a dramatic vision of justice, not as a symbol of clarity or order, but of human suffering and judgment. At the center, a naked man is shown bound and vulnerable, encircled by a monstrous, octopus-like creature—perhaps symbolizing fate, sin, or societal judgment. Surrounding him are the Fates or the Erinyes (Furies), enigmatic and powerful female figures representing punishment. Above them, the figure of Justice appears aloof and decorative, detached from the agony below. Klimt’s richly patterned style contrasts sharply with the dark themes of cruelty, helplessness, and existential dread. The work was highly criticized at the time and, like the rest of the series, was ultimately destroyed during World War II.

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8 x 12 Inches = 20.3 cm x 30.5 cm 

12 x 18 Inches = 30.5 cm x 45.7 cm

16 x 24 Inches = 40.6 cm x 60.1 cm

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