Who created "Prudence"?

Prudence was created by Jan Muller, after Adriaen de Vries in c.1597.

When was "Prudence" created?

This artwork was created c.1597.

What medium is "Prudence"?

Prudence is engraving on laid paper.

Is "Prudence" in the public domain?

Yes, Prudence is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Prudence

Jan Muller, after Adriaen de Vries

c.1597

Medium

engraving on laid paper

Dimensions

plate: 36.4 x 20.4 cm (14 5/16 x 8 1/16 in.) sheet: 36.8 x 20.9 cm (14 1/2 x 8 1/4 in.)

Classification

Department

CG-E

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen

Accession Number

2012.92.580

Art Historical Context

**Prudence** *Jan Muller, after Aden de Vries, c. 1597* Engraving on laid paper National Gallery of Art, Washington, Gift of Ruth Cole KainenBehold *Prudence*, a masterful engraving by Dutch artist Jan Muller, faithfully reproducing a design by the renowned Mannerist sculptor Adriaen Vries. Created around 1597, this print captures the essence of one of the four cardinal virtues, likely depicting the allegorical figure in a dynamic pose emblematic of wisdom and foresight. De Vries, who worked at the imperial court of Rudolf II in Prague, was celebrated for his elegant, elongated bronze sc...

Prudence

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