Temperance, from The Seven Virtues
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Temperance, from The Seven Virtues

TitleTemperance, from The Seven Virtues
ArtistJacob Matham (Dutch, 1571–1631) after Hendrick Goltzius (Dutch, 1558–1617)
Date1597 16th century
MediumEngraving on paper
Classificationengraving
OriginNetherlands Netherlands
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineCharles Hack and the Hearn Family Trust Collection, purchased with funds provided by the Harry B. and Bessie K. Braude Memorial, Amanda S. Johnson and Marion J. Livingston, anonymous, and Suzanne Searle Dixon endowment funds
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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