Temperance

About this work

This is a black-and-white engraving of a woman standing sideways. She’s draped in flowing robes that fall in soft folds, one arm raised as if holding a ribbon or cloth. Her hair is pulled back, and she wears a simple crown or headband. The background is dark, with a faint oval shape behind her head. The artist used fine lines and shading to show the fabric’s texture and her pose. This kind of detailed linework is typical of engravings from that time. Look up engraving to see how artists create these precise, layered images.