Juristen, slechte chistenen? De mensen van het recht in de vroegmoderne schilderkunst

How did top ranked painters, in the early-modern era, represent jurists? There is a 'serious' side one sees in portraits and representations of the jurists' patron saint, Saint Yves. But there is also a lot of critique, irony and satire, where we see common complaints on justice administration displayed: it is too expensive and takes too much time, involving too much paper work.How did top ranked painters, in the early-modern era, represent jurists? There is a 'serious' side one sees in portraits and representations of the jurists' patron saint, Saint Yves. But there is also a lot of critique, irony and satire, where we see common complaints on justice administration displayed: it is too expensive and takes too much time, involving too much paper work.B