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Cardinal virtues

Images

  • The three theological virtues (Hope, Faith and Charity) are standing near an altar above which the Holy Spirit is hovering, while the the four cardinal virtues (Temperance, Justice, Fortitude and Wisdom) are sitting in the foreground. Engraving.
  • The arrival of a purple griffin, representing Cardinal Franciotti, is greeted in Lucca by virtues, a river god accompanied by naiads, and genii. Etching after P. Testa.
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Catalogue

    • Pictures

    Fortitude with her attributes. Engraving by J. Frey, 1725, after D. Zampieri, il Domenichino.

    Domenichino, 1581-1641. | Date: [1725] | Reference: 3086003i
    • Pictures

    Investors in the Dutch share boom of 1720 are incited by Jupiter, judged by Apollo, punished by Hercules, and deported to Hades. Etching, 1720.

    | Date: [1720?] | Reference: 812445i
    Part of: Groote tafereel der dwaasheid.
    • Pictures

    Women personifying three cardinal virtues: (left to right) fortitude, prudence and temperance. Line engraving by R. Morghen after S. Tofanelli after Raphael.

    Raphael, 1483-1520. | Date: [between 1775 and 1799] | Reference: 3048849i
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    Temperance receives a bit in order to control a camel; below, she restrains a unicorn. Engraving by G. Audran, 1675, after D. Zampieri, il Domenichino.

    Domenichino, 1581-1641. | Date: 1675 | Reference: 2897459i
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    Justice, holding scales, points to a woman squeezing her breasts, representing the role of justice in nourishing mankind. Engraving by G. Audran, 1675, after D. Zampieri, il Domenichino.

    Domenichino, 1581-1641. | Date: 1675 | Reference: 2897458i
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