Temperantia (Temperance)

Deutsche Grafik 1500–1563, c. 1525

The image depicts a person sitting on an ornate, curved piece of furniture, pouring liquid from a vessel in their left hand into a bowl held by their right hand. The person has soft facial features, long wavy hair, and wears a red cloth draped over their shoulders. The background shows a blend of architectural and natural elements, including arches and green and earthy tones. A textured section in the background resembles a wall or fresco. In one corner, the word "TEMP[T]ER ANTIA" is inscribed.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik 1500–1563
Date
c. 1525
Type
Print
Medium
hand-colored engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
7.62 × 5.08 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image depicts a person sitting on an ornate, curved piece of furniture, pouring liquid from a vessel in their left hand into a bowl held by their right hand. The person has soft facial features, long wavy hair, and wears a red cloth draped over their shoulders. The background shows a blend of architectural and natural elements, including arches and green and earthy tones. A textured section in the background resembles a wall or fresco. In one corner, the word "TEMP[T]ER ANTIA" is inscribed.

Deutsche Grafik 1500–1563