Temperantia (Temperance)

Deutsche Grafik 1500–1563, hacia 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.
Artista
Deutsche Grafik 1500–1563
Fecha
hacia 1525
Tipo
Estampa
Técnica
hand-colored engraving on laid paper
Medidas
7,62 × 5,08 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

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