Four Cardinal Virtues Collection

Woman Water Jug Standing woman bare breasts pouring water
Woman with Water Jug, Standing woman with bare breasts pouring water into a jug. Probably the personification Temperantia

The Temperance, 1677-1755. Creator: Elias van Nijmegen
The Temperance, 1677-1755. Design for a painting

The Temperance, 1677-1755. Creator: Elias van Nijmegen
The Temperance, 1677-1755. Design for a painting

Design for a Rocaille Cartouche with the Figure of Justitia, Plate 2 from an untitled series with architectural cartouches and allegorical figures, Printed ca. 1750-56

Design for a Rocaille Cartouche with the Figure of Prudentia, Plate 1 from an untitled series with architectural cartouches and allegorical figures, Printed ca. 1750-56

Nantes, St. Peter and St. Paul Cathedral, Tomb of Francis II
XIR345884 Nantes, St. Peter and St. Paul Cathedral, Tomb of Francis II, Duke of Brittany and Marguerite of Foix, 1502-07 (plaster cast from marble) (b/w photo) by Colombe

Benitier au pilier decore des trois vertus theologales et a la cuve decoree des bustes
5974593 Benitier au pilier decore des trois vertus theologales et a la cuve decoree des bustes des quatres vertus cardinales, de 13eme siecle (sculpture) by Pisano

Justice Justitia personification Justice sitting
Justice, Justitia. The personification of Justice sitting on clouds, without blindfold. She holds the scales in her right hand, in the left hand a scepter with a radiant eye at the end

Allegorical cartouche Prudentia Minerva eroten
Allegorical cartouche with Prudentia, Minerva and eroten (in box with 43 drawings), (story of) Minerva (Pallas, Athena), Prudence, Prudentia, Prudenza (Ripa), one of the Four Cardinal Virtues

Allegory Triple Alliance Republic Seven United Provinces
Allegory of the Triple Alliance between the Republic of the Seven United Provinces, Prussia and the United Kingdom, 1788 Depiction of the aforementioned aliance chassinet shows (title on object)

Allegorical representation Minerva boy cartouche
Allegorical representation with Minerva and boy in cartouche with virtues, Allegorical representation with Minerva and boy, the goddess offers the child a coin a laurel wreath in the sky

Allegory Constitution Dutch Virgin seated throne
Allegory of the Constitution, The Dutch Virgin, seated on a throne with a stick with a hat of liberty in hand, points to a chained figure in the foreground (the rejected Constitution)

Allegory glorification Louis Napoleon king Holland Aan den Koning
Allegory with the glorification of Louis Napoleon, king of Holland Aan den Koning. Vader des Vaderlands, (...) (title on object), Allegorical representation with a bust portrait by Lodewijk Napoleon

Moderation overcomes Gluttony Seven virtues seven vices
Moderation overcomes Gluttony Seven virtues and seven vices (series title), At a well, the personification of Moderation (Sobietas)

Allegory marriage burning sacrificial column
Allegory of marriage, For a burning sacrificial column, a man and a woman shake hands in the presence of an angel who will connect them in real life

Allegorical figures temple angel three putti
Allegorical figures in a temple, An angel, three putti and two honored women are sitting in a temple. The woman on the left plays the lute, a putto plays the flute behind her

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The Four Cardinal Virtues, depicted through various artworks and symbols, represent the core principles that guide a virtuous life. In the first image, we see a woman standing with a water jug, symbolizing Temperance - the virtue of moderation and self-control. She pours water as a reminder to balance our desires and avoid excess. Moving on to the second image, we encounter Justitia - Justice personified. This design showcases her figure within a Rocaille Cartouche, emphasizing her role in upholding fairness and equality. Justice is blindfolded to signify impartiality while holding scales to weigh evidence objectively. In Plate 1 of another Rocaille Cartouche design lies Prudentia - Prudence personified. This allegorical representation portrays Minerva seeking wisdom from an oracle boy. Prudence teaches us to make wise decisions by considering consequences and exercising foresight. As we explore further into Nantes' St. Peter and St. Paul Cathedral's tomb of Francis II, we find ourselves surrounded by symbols representing Faith (vertus theologales), Hope (busts), and Charity (benitier). These theological virtues are essential for cultivating spiritual growth and fostering love towards others. Lastly, Moderation triumphs over Gluttony in an allegorical representation of seven virtues overcoming seven vices. This artwork reminds us that practicing temperance leads to overall well-being while conquering our indulgent tendencies. Through these captivating images and representations found across different cultures throughout history, the importance of embodying these four cardinal virtues becomes evident: Temperance teaches restraint; Justice promotes fairness; Prudence encourages wise decision-making; Faith, Hope, and Charity foster spiritual growth; while Moderation helps overcome harmful habits.