The Four Temperaments
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The Four Temperaments

TitleThe Four Temperaments
ArtistJörg Breu the Elder
Date1500–1537 16th century
MediumPen and dark brown ink, framing line in pen and dark brown ink
ClassificationDrawings
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit linePurchase, Fletcher Fund and funds from various donors, 2003
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“The Four Temperaments” is a work by Jörg Breu the Elder, dated 1500–1537. It is executed in pen and dark brown ink, framing line in pen and dark brown ink and classified as drawings. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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