Below are two paintings, both by Gerard David, titled the Justice of Cambyses panels. The were commissioned for the Bruge's town hall to be displayed as a warning to the judges of unjust behavior. Rather then display scenes of good government, David portrayed the consequences of bad government.
Gerard David
Arrest of Sisammes, left panel of Justice of Cambyses, 1498.
Oil on panel, 182 x 159 cm
Groeninge Museum, Bruges
In this case, a judge, Sisamnes, is seen in the above painting in the background taking a bribe. In the foreground he is confronted by Cambyses, the King of Persia.
Gerard David
Flaying of Sisammes, right panel of Justice of Cambyses, 1498.
Oil on panel, 182 x 159 cm
Groeninge Museum, Bruges
The lower painting depicts the fate of Sisamnes by the unforgiving executioners. He is tied to the table and skinned alive in front of the other councillors.
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