Who created "Temperance"?

Temperance was created by Marcantonio Raimondi after Raphael in c. 1515-1525.

When was "Temperance" created?

This artwork was created c. 1515-1525.

Is "Temperance" in the public domain?

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

Temperance

Marcantonio Raimondi after Raphael

c. 1515-1525

Medium

engraving

Dimensions

sheet (trimmed to plate mark): 22.1 x 10.8 cm (8 11/16 x 4 1/4 in.)

Classification

Department

CG-E

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Rosenwald Collection

Accession Number

1943.3.7345

Art Historical Context

Behold *Temperance*, a masterful engraving by Marcantonioondi, created after a design by the Renaissance genius Raphael around 1515-1525. This intimate print, measuring just 22.1 x 10.8 cm, captures the cardinal virtue of moderation through elegant lines and balanced composition, trimmed precisely to the plate mark for a clean presentation. Raimondi, one of the finest engravers of his time, played a pivotal role in the High Renaissance by translating Raphael's fluid, harmonious drawings into durable prints. Engraving—a meticulous intaglio technique involving incised metal plates inked and pre...

Temperance

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