Temperance

peterflotner

sculpture

natural stone pattern

stone

sculpture

detailed texture

carved into stone

earthy tone

sculpture

carved

wooden texture

natural texture

intricate and detailed

"Temperance" is a bronze relief by Peter Flötner, a prominent German sculptor and goldsmith of the Renaissance. The artwork depicts a female figure, likely representing the virtue of temperance, seated on a rock in a landscape setting. The figure is draped in flowing robes and holds a cup in her hand, symbolizing moderation and control. Flötner's masterful use of detail, particularly in the drapery and the surrounding landscape, is evident in this small-scale masterpiece, reflecting the artistic sensibilities of the German Renaissance.