Temperance 

Gabriel von Max's "Temperance" depicts a somber baboon, its face drawn and eyes downcast, holding a bottle of liquor. The animal's melancholic pose and the empty bottle in its hand create a poignant visual allegory for the dangers of excess and the loss of control. Painted by the German artist in the late 19th century, this work explores the themes of vice, temptation, and the darker side of human nature. The painting's realism and nuanced portrayal of the baboon's emotions make it a powerful and thought-provoking work.