A matrix-type liquid crystal display device, includes: a liquid crystal panel including: a pair of substrates disposed to face each other with at least one of the pair of substrates having an electrode; a liquid crystal layer interposed between the pair of substrates; a pair of polarizing plates disposed to sandwich the liquid crystal layer, each having a polarizing film and a protective film provided directly or indirectly on at least one surface of the polarizing film; and an optically compensatory film disposed in at least one of spaces between the liquid crystal layer and the pair of polarizing films; a backlight comprising a light source; a first optical member having a light-condensing property; and a second optical member having a surface scattering function.