“Leaena Before the Judges,” a history painting by Hans Holbein the Younger, was created circa 1518 in Germany and belongs to the Northern Renaissance art movement. The dimensions of the artwork are 21 x 16 cm.
The artwork depicts a historic and possibly allegoric scene set within an architectural interior characterized by classical columns and arches, along with a decorated ceiling. On the left, a group of four male judges, attired in robes and head coverings indicative of the era, engage in deliberation. One judge at the center holds a staff, symbolizing authority. On the right, a female figure, presumably Leaena, appears to be in a dynamic stance, conversing or pleading with the judges. Her expressive posture and the hand gesture directed towards the judges suggest a moment of intense interaction. The overall composition of the artwork reflects the Northern Renaissance style with its attention to detail and structured composition, capturing a dramatic and narrative moment.
