Allegorical Figure of Temperance n.d.

This pen and brown ink drawing by Giuseppe Antonio Caccioli depicts a female figure, likely representing Temperance, one of the four cardinal virtues. The figure is reclining in a relaxed pose, her drapery flowing dramatically around her. She holds a bridle in her right hand, symbolizing control and restraint, key elements of Temperance. The drawing, likely a preparatory sketch, is a striking example of Caccioli's mastery of line and form, evident in the delicate yet dynamic lines that capture the figure's anatomy and movement. It is now in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago, offering a glimpse into the creative process of this 18th-century Italian artist.