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Prudence

Philips Galle · in or after 1559 - 1562 · engraving; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

The female personification of Prudence (Prudentia) holds a mirror in one hand, a coffin in the other, and a sieve on her head. She is surrounded by various scenes illustrating this virtue, such as storing food and supplies, extinguishing fires, and calling a doctor when someone is ill. Below the image, a two-line inscription in Latin.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description

Subjects

print Prudence, 'Prudentia'

Credit lineVoorzichtigheid. in or after 1559 - 1562. Philips Galle. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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