The Seven Virtues: Temperance
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
Dominant colour
The Seven Virtues: Temperance is a 1510 by Hans Burgkmair the Elder, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This image depicts a woman in a long dress, holding a jug in her right hand and a cup in her left. The woman is standing on a platform, with a curtain behind her. She is wearing a headpiece and has a serious expression on her face. The woman is surrounded by the words "DIE MESI KAIT" written in a circular motion around her head. The background of the image is a light color, which helps to highlight the woman and the objects she is holding. The style of the image is reminiscent of Renaissance art, with attention to detail and a focus on realism. For more information on this style, look up the Renaissance movement.
Hans Burgkmair the Elder (1473–1531) was a German artist, born in Augsburg.
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