Gezicht op de trap naar de begane grond aan de westzijde van het Paleis van Justitie in Brussel, België before 1894

This anonymous work presents a view of the staircase at the Palace of Justice in Brussels, rendered with precise lines in a monochromatic palette. The composition is dominated by the receding perspective of the staircase, framed by robust classical columns and ornate ironwork. The architectural rendering invites us to consider not just the physical space but its implied power. The use of classical forms speaks to the language of law, order, and authority. The repetitive structure of the columns creates a rhythm, yet it also suggests an oppressive sense of scale. The stark, almost clinical, depiction strips away any human element, focusing instead on the impersonal grandeur of the institution. The perspective draws the eye towards a vanishing point, perhaps symbolizing the elusive nature of justice itself. The emphasis on structure and form reflects a broader interest in how architecture can convey ideology and shape human experience.