Virtuous Collection (#4)

The Fool Who Spurns Good Advice, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308406 The Fool Who Spurns Good Advice, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Three Ore Jester, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308384 The Three Ore Jester, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Borg-Receiving Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308380 The Borg-Receiving Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Fool In Love, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308355 The Fool In Love, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Naughty Table Jester, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308342 The Naughty Table Jester, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Old Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308340 The Old Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Fool Who Spoils The Sky, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308542 The Fool Who Spoils The Sky, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Ear-Blowing Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308531 The Ear-Blowing Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Fool Who Turns Away From Wisdom Again, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308496 The Fool Who Turns Away From Wisdom Again, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Farmer Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308494 The Farmer Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Messenger Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308490 The Messenger Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Fool Boasting Of His Bossiness, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308486 The Fool Boasting Of His Bossiness, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Lying Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308482 The Lying Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Lazy Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308470 The Lazy Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Fool Of The Stables, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308454 The Fool Of The Stables, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Kan'u (Guan Yu), 1845-48 (nishiki-e woodblock print, with bokashi)
7299856 Kan u (Guan Yu), 1845-48 (nishiki-e woodblock print, with bokashi) by Kuniyoshi, Utagawa (1798-1861); 55.5x40.3 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

V: Victorine will keep her brother from beating her dog
6523574 V: Victorine will keep her brother from beating her dog. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: in " Moral Alphabet in Action)

Joseph and Potiphars Wife (oil on canvas)
862741 Joseph and Potiphars Wife (oil on canvas) by Bassetti, Marcantonio (1586-1630) (studio of); 119.2x154.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

La Vertu Irresolue, engraved by Louis Dennel (1741-86) (engraving)
1202216 La Vertu Irresolue, engraved by Louis Dennel (1741-86) (engraving) by Vigee-Lebrun, Elisabeth Louise (1755-1842) (after); 39x26 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Irresolute Virtue (oil on canvas)
490412 Irresolute Virtue (oil on canvas) by Vigee-Lebrun, Elisabeth Louise (1755-1842); 48.5x39 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Vertu Irresolue); Photo © Christies Images

The Introduction (Miai), the first sheet from the series "Marriage in Brocade Prints... c. 1769
The Introduction (Miai), the first sheet from the series " Marriage in Brocade Prints, the Carriage of the Virtuous Woman (Konrei nishiki misao-guruma)", c. 1769

Key block print for The Introduction (Miai), the first sheet from the series "Marriage... c. 1769
Key block print for The Introduction (Miai), the first sheet from the series " Marriage in Brocade Prints, the Carriage of the Virtuous Woman (Konrei nishiki misao-guruma)", c. 1769

The First Childbirth (Uizan), the seventh sheet of the series "Marriage in Brocade... c. 1769
The First Childbirth (Uizan), the seventh sheet of the series " Marriage in Brocade Prints, the Carriage of the Virtuous Woman (Konrei nishiki misao-guruma)", c. 1769

A Cup of Sake before Bed (Toko sakazuki), the sixth sheet of the series "Marriage in... c. 1769
A Cup of Sake before Bed (Toko sakazuki), the sixth sheet of the series " Marriage in Brocade Prints, the Carriage of the Virtuous Woman (Konrei nishiki misao-guruma)", c. 1769

The Bride Changing Clothes (Iro-naoshi), the fifth sheet of the series "Marriage in Bro... c. 1769
The Bride Changing Clothes (Iro-naoshi), the fifth sheet of the series " Marriage in Brocade Prints, the Carriage of the Virtuous Woman (Konrei nishiki misao-guruma)", c. 1769

The Ceremonial Sake (Konrei sakazuki), the fourth sheet of the series "Marriage in Broc... c. 1769
The Ceremonial Sake (Konrei sakazuki), the fourth sheet of the series " Marriage in Brocade Prints, the Carriage of the Virtuous Woman (Konrei nishiki misao-guruma)", c. 1769

The Bride Riding in the Palanquin to Her Husbands House (Koshi-iri), the third sheet... c. 1769
The Bride Riding in the Palanquin to Her Husbands House (Koshi-iri), the third sheet of the series " Marriage in Brocade Prints

Fray Pedro Gocial museum in San Franciscos convent, Quito, Ecuador. Good shepherd statue (17th century)
7230067 Fray Pedro Gocial museum in San Franciscos convent, Quito, Ecuador. Good shepherd statue (17th century, anonymous)(photography) by Unknown Artist

Isabels pleading, Measure for Measure, Act II Scene 2, illustration from Tales from Shakespeare by Charles
STC308586 Isabels pleading, Measure for Measure, Act II Scene 2, illustration from Tales from Shakespeare by Charles and Mary Lamb, 1905 (colour litho) by Price

Charity beneath an arch, c. 1640 (silk, metal threads & spangles on satin)
449745 Charity beneath an arch, c.1640 (silk, metal threads & spangles on satin) by English School, (17th century); The Holburne Museum, Bath, UK; (add.info.: Seated under a bower)

Charity beneath an arch, c. 1640 (silk, metal threads & spangles on satin)
449747 Charity beneath an arch, c.1640 (silk, metal threads & spangles on satin) by English School, (17th century); The Holburne Museum, Bath, UK; (add.info.: Seated under a bower)

Theological Virtues, with Gregory IX depicted as Julius II, 16th century (fresco)
7232564 Theological Virtues, with Gregory IX depicted as Julius II, 16th century (fresco) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); Vatican Museums and Galleries

Cornelia, mother to the Gracchi (engraving)
7150813 Cornelia, mother to the Gracchi (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cornelia, mother to the Gracchi)

Flemish tapestry. Series The Honours. Virtue (La Virtu, El Vicio). Eighth tapestry in the series
7208748 Flemish tapestry. Series The Honours. Virtue (La Virtu, El Vicio). Eighth tapestry in the series. Model Cartoonists from the circle of Bernard van Orley and Jan Gossaert (Mabuse)

Flemish tapestry. Series Moralities: The virtue of the honours (De deugd van de Honores, La Virtud de los honores)
7208375 Flemish tapestry. Series Moralities: The virtue of the honours (De deugd van de Honores, La Virtud de los honores). Ca 1520

Depiction of a chaste civil marriage (copper engraving)
7201570 Depiction of a chaste civil marriage (copper engraving) by French School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Depiction of a chaste civil marriage)

Flemish tapestry. Series The Seven Virtues. Justice (La Justicia). Model based on Michiel Coxcie. Manufacture Brussels
7207241 Flemish tapestry. Series The Seven Virtues. Justice (La Justicia). Model based on Michiel Coxcie. Manufacture Brussels. Manufacture by Frans Geubels. Ca 1560-1570. Fabric Silk and wool

Man taking a recently orphaned girl into his care (engraving)
7185829 Man taking a recently orphaned girl into his care (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man taking a recently orphaned girl into his care)

Flemish tapestry. Series Human Redemption or Vices and Virtues. Christ ascends to Heaven
7209044 Flemish tapestry. Series Human Redemption or Vices and Virtues. Christ ascends to Heaven and Man is redeemed before God (Cristo asciende al Cielo y el Hombre se redime ante Dios)

Flemish tapestry. Series The Honours. Virtue (La Virtu, El Vicio). Eighth tapestry in the series
7208747 Flemish tapestry. Series The Honours. Virtue (La Virtu, El Vicio). Eighth tapestry in the series. Model Cartoonists from the circle of Bernard van Orley and Jan Gossaert (Mabuse)

Flemish tapestry. Series Moralities: The virtue of the honours (De deugd van de Honores, La Virtud de los honores)
7208385 Flemish tapestry. Series Moralities: The virtue of the honours (De deugd van de Honores, La Virtud de los honores). Ca 1520

Flemish tapestry. Series Redemption of Man or Vices and Virtues. Resurrection of Christ (Resurreccion de Cristo)
7209098 Flemish tapestry. Series Redemption of Man or Vices and Virtues. Resurrection of Christ (Resurreccion de Cristo). Eighth tapestry in the series (first of those kept in Burgos)

The eighteen beauties of a virgin (colour litho)
7201555 The eighteen beauties of a virgin (colour litho) by German School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The eighteen beauties of a virgin)

Flemish tapestry. Series Moralities: The virtue of the honours (De deugd van de Honores, La Virtud de los honores)
7207220 Flemish tapestry. Series Moralities: The virtue of the honours (De deugd van de Honores, La Virtud de los honores). Ca 1520

The Resurrection from The Allegory of the Redemption of Man, Flanders, c. 1500 / 10
The Resurrection from The Allegory of the Redemption of Man, Flanders, c. 1500/10

Z: Zoe makes dresses for poor children
6523576 Z: Zoe makes dresses for poor children. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: in " Moral Alphabet in Action. In Paris at all novelty merchants)

S: Sensitivity, the sensitivities testify to the goodness of the heart
6523571 S: Sensitivity, the sensitivities testify to the goodness of the heart. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: in " Moral Alphabet in Action)

L: Fifties
6523564 L: Fifties. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: in " Moral Alphabet in Action. In Paris at all novelty merchants)

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"Virtuous: A Timeless Tapestry of Morality and Honor" Step back in time to the 16th century, where a remarkable tapestry from Brussels depicts the Triumph of Death over Chastity with the Three Fates. This intricate piece weaves together wool and silk, symbolizing the eternal struggle between virtue and temptation. In this captivating tableau, we encounter an engraving showcasing Virgins, Angels, Archangels, Virtues, Powers, and Dominations. These celestial beings embody the essence of virtuousness as they guide humanity towards righteousness. Moving forward through history brings us to Daniel Earl of Nottingham in 1785. Though little is known about its creator, this portrait captures the noble countenance of a man who personifies virtue in his every action. The Parable of the Talents unfolds before our eyes on canvas circa 1884. Through oil strokes imbued with meaning and symbolism, we witness individuals utilizing their talents wisely or squandering them foolishly – a reminder that virtuous choices lead to prosperity while negligence invites downfall. Laclos' masterpiece "Les Liaisons Dangereuses" delves into human nature's complexities as it explores themes of seduction and deceit. Amidst this web of manipulation emerges Valmont – a character whose journey forces us to question whether redemption can be found even within those seemingly devoid of virtue. Tempera grassa on wood paintings from around 1470 depict Charity, Justice, Hope, and Prudence - four cardinal virtues that have guided societies for centuries. These artworks serve as timeless reminders that embracing these qualities leads to harmony within ourselves and among others. Honour triumphs over deceit in marble sculpture from 1561 - an enduring testament to society's recognition that truth prevails when faced with falsehoods. It serves as inspiration for all who strive for integrity amidst adversity.