Temperantia 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

Allegory of Virtues, ca 1529. Creator: Correggio (1489-1534)
Allegory of Virtues, ca 1529. Found in the collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris

Minerva Expelling the Vices from the Garden of Virtue. Artist: Mantegna, Andrea (1431-1506)
Minerva Expelling the Vices from the Garden of Virtue. Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

The Seven Virtues, c. 1450. Artist: Pesellino, Francesco di Stefano (1422-1457)
The Seven Virtues, c. 1450. Found in the collection of the Birmingham Museum of Art, Birmingham, Alabama

Man Having to Choose between the Virtues and Vices, 1635. Artist: Francken, Frans, the Younger (1581-1642)
Man Having to Choose between the Virtues and Vices, 1635. From a private collection

Triumph of Glory announced by Fame standing among the Cardinal Virtues, 1743 (fresco)
5949091 Triumph of Glory announced by Fame standing among the Cardinal Virtues, 1743 (fresco) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); Villa Loschi Motterle, Vicenza, Veneto

Mr Burne-Jones, ARA, at the New Gallery (engraving)
1603912 Mr Burne-Jones, ARA, at the New Gallery (engraving) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Burne-Jones, ARA, at the New Gallery)

The Prosperity. Artist: Tintoretto, Domenico (1560-1635)
The Prosperity. Found in the collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

The Repentant Mary Magdalene. Artist: Crayer, Caspar de (1584-1669)
The Repentant Mary Magdalene. Found in the collection of Musee des beaux-arts de Valenciennes

Young Man Between Virtue and Vice. Artist: Veronese, Paolo (1528-1588)
Young Man Between Virtue and Vice. Found in the collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

The Seven Virtues, c. 1467-1469. Artist: Guidi (called Scheggia), Antonfrancesco (1441-1476)
The Seven Virtues, c. 1467-1469. Found in the collection of the Museu Nacional d Art de Catalunya, Barcelona

Allegory of Virtue and Riches, ca. 1665-1667. Artist: Schalcken, Godfried Cornelisz (1643-1706)
Allegory of Virtue and Riches, ca. 1665-1667. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

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

Justice enthroned above portrait of Justinian on base with title flanked by Temperance and Prudence, Cornelis van Dalen I, Franciscus Hackius, Lowijs Elzevier III and Daniel, 1663

Temperance, Jacob de Gheyn (II), 1591 - 1595

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"Temperantia: The Virtue of Balance and Self-Control" In the realm of art, the concept of "temperantia" is beautifully depicted through various masterpieces. One such portrayal is found in Pesellino's painting from the 15th century, where a woman stands gracefully with a water jug, symbolizing temperance. Her bare breasts signify purity and vulnerability as she pours water with measured restraint. Moving forward to the 18th century, an engraving by Mr Burne-Jones captures Fame standing among the Cardinal Virtues, announcing the triumph of glory. Temperantia shines amidst this scene as one of these virtues that guides individuals towards balance and moderation. The theme continues with Andrea Mantegna's artwork depicting Minerva Expelling Vices from the Garden of Virtue. Here, temperantia plays a crucial role in purging vices and maintaining harmony within oneself. Domenico Tintoretto's painting titled "The Prosperity" showcases how embracing temperance leads to abundance and success in life. It reminds us that self-control paves the way for prosperity. Caspar de Crayer's depiction of The Repentant Mary Magdalene highlights how temperance can transform lives. Through her repentance and self-restraint, Mary finds redemption and spiritual growth. Paolo Veronese explores the struggle between virtue and vice in his artwork featuring a young man caught between these opposing forces. Temperantia acts as a guiding light for him to make wise choices on his path towards righteousness. Antonfrancesco Guidi’s masterpiece portrays The Seven Virtues during the Renaissance period when temperance was highly valued. This painting serves as a reminder that practicing moderation ensures moral integrity in all aspects of life. Godfried Cornelisz Schalcken’s Allegory of Virtue and Riches demonstrates how temperance allows one to strike a harmonious balance between material wealth and moral values. It emphasizes the importance of not succumbing to greed or excess.