Seven Virtues: Prudence
1510
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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Hans Burgkmair the Elder
Hans Burgkmair the Elder (1473–1531) was a German artist, born in Augsburg.
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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Seven Virtues: Prudence is a 1510 by Hans Burgkmair the Elder, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This drawing shows a woman dressed in fancy old-time clothes. She holds a mirror in one hand and a snake wrapped around a staff in the other. Her outfit has lots of ruffles and jewelry, and the background is plain. The text above her head reads *"Die Firsichtigkeit"*, which means "Prudence" in German. This is one of seven virtues shown in this series. Next, check out Renaissance art to see how artists often used symbols like this.
Hans Burgkmair the Elder (1473–1531) was a German artist, born in Augsburg.
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