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The Knowledge of God and the Seven Cardinal Virtues: Prudence - Prudencia

Hans Sebald Beham

Cleveland Museum of Art

Black and white engraving of a winged man kneeling on one knee. He has short hair and a short beard. He wears a short tunic with a folded cloth over his shoulder and around his waist. His left hand holds a mirror with a decorative frame. His right hand is on his chest. A sword with an ornate hilt leans against a block to the right. The text "PRVDENCIA" runs vertically along the right side. The background shows a flat area transitioning to a wall and floor with scattered rocks. A signature "HSB" and the number "2" are in the top corners.

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604 × 893 px
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