Jurisprudence | Gustav Klimt | 1907 16th Century she holds the serpent and

she holds the serpent and chalice—ancient emblems of healing and wisdom

and the famous rose window

contributing to the slightly eerie atmosphere of the scene

tempestuous sea

Black and dull browns are also prominent

Jurisprudence | Gustav Klimt | 1907 16th Century she holds the serpent andGustav Klimt Jurisprudence (18991907) This haunting and symbolic illustration by Gustav Klimt was part of a controversial series created for the University of Viennas 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 creatureperhaps symbolizing fate, sin, or