Large Pendant, Temperance Standing at Centre
1593
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1593
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Large Pendant, Temperance Standing at Centre is a 1593 ink by Daniel Mignot, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a fancy pendant design with lots of swirling lines and shapes. At the center, a person stands holding a tall cup. Around them, there are birds, flowers, and strange shapes like teardrops and crowns. The whole thing looks like it’s made of black ink on paper. The word *Temperentia* is written under the figure—it means "temperance" (self-control). The artist packed lots of tiny details into the design. Next, look up engraving to see how this kind of print was made.
