{"product_id":"temperance-lucas-van-leyden","title":"Temperance - Lucas van Leyden","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn engraving by Lucas van Leyden depicting the allegorical figure of Temperance, shown pouring water into a bowl to represent moderation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Lucas van Leyden depicts the personification of Temperance, one of the four cardinal virtues. The central figure is a female nude, shown pouring water from a jug into a shallow bowl. This action, the dilution of wine with water, serves as the traditional iconographic representation of moderation and self-restraint. Above her, a small putto holds a bridle, a further symbol of control over one's impulses and passions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLucas van Leyden was a master of the burin, and this work demonstrates his technical precision. The composition is structured around a classical architectural setting, featuring a column and a draped curtain that frame the figure. The artist employs a sophisticated system of cross-hatching to model the form of the body and the texture of the drapery, creating a sense of volume and weight. The figure stands in a relaxed contrapposto, a pose that reflects the influence of Italian Renaissance art on Northern European printmakers of the early sixteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a member of the Dutch school, van Leyden was known for his ability to combine narrative detail with a clear, balanced arrangement of space. The inscription 'TEMPERANCIA' at the base and the artist's characteristic 'L' monogram identify this as part of a series dedicated to the virtues. The print is executed on paper, with the lines of the engraving providing a crisp, defined quality that is characteristic of the medium. The work offers a clear view into the moralising themes prevalent in European art during the period, where abstract concepts were frequently given human form to provide visual guidance for the viewer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/the-fall-of-babylon-gerard-de-jode\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Fall of Babylon - Gerard de Jode — Gerard de Jode\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/turkish-family-albrecht-durer\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eTurkish Family - Albrecht Dürer — Albrecht Dürer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lucas van Leyden","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58415690449231,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58415690514767,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58415690613071,"sku":null,"price":290.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58415690645839,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58415690711375,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Temperance_Poster_CompositorV1_1786137169538.jpg?v=1786137443","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/en-nz\/products\/temperance-lucas-van-leyden","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}