Temperance (from the Tarocchi, Series B: Cosmic Principles & Virtues, #34)
Master of the E-Series Tarocchi
1467
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Master of the E-Series Tarocchi
1467
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
A woman in a long robe pours liquid from one cup to another. She stands still, her face calm, like she’s measuring something important. This is Temperance, one of the four cardinal virtues in Christian thought. The engraving is part of a set of cards—like early tarot—used for teaching or play. The artist didn’t sign it, so we call them the Master of the E-Series Tarocchi. To see more works like this, look up *italy, ferrara, 15th century*.
