Prudentia Collection

Allegory of the union of King Karl XI and Queen Ulrika Eleonora, 1692. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Allegory of the union of King Karl XI and Queen Ulrika Eleonora, 1692

Chancellerie, France, 1718 / 20. Creator: Unknown
Chancellerie, France, 1718/20. Allegorical figures: Justice on the left, and Prudence on the right. Presumably woven at the Manufacture Royale de Beauvais

Prudentia (Prudence), from Los Honores, 1525-32 (textile)
2972841 Prudentia (Prudence), from Los Honores, 1525-32 (textile) by Flemish School, (16th century); 567.1x466.9 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Munchen, Nationalmuseum, Prudentia; Berlin, Kunstgewerbemuseum, Muse vom Pommerschen Kunstschrank (b / w photo)
6008480 Munchen, Nationalmuseum, Prudentia; Berlin, Kunstgewerbemuseum, Muse vom Pommerschen Kunstschrank (b/w photo) by European Photographer

Allegory of Good Government, detail of Peace, Fortitude and Prudence, 1338-40 (fresco)
ALI184763 Allegory of Good Government, detail of Peace, Fortitude and Prudence, 1338-40 (fresco) by Lorenzetti, Ambrogio (1285-c.1348); Palazzo Pubblico, Siena, Italy; (add.info.: la paix)

Prudence, 1551. Found in the Collection of Castelfranco Veneto

Allegorical cartouche Prudentia Minerva eroten
Allegorical cartouche with Prudentia, Minerva and eroten (in box with 43 drawings), (story of) Minerva (Pallas, Athena), Prudence, Prudentia, Prudenza (Ripa), one of the Four Cardinal Virtues

Passport map Canary Islands New Pascaert Carnarisse Eylande
Passport map of the Canary Islands New Pascaert of all the Carnarisse Eylande (title on object), Maritime map of the Canary Islands. With a compass rose, the North is on the left

Dionys van Nijmegen Chimney piece allegory True Faith
Dionys van Nijmegen, Chimney piece allegory, possibly on the True Faith, chimney painting painting footage linen oil, At the center of the elevation is woman with wings with in one hand thick book

Barthel Beham (German, 1502 - 1540), Naked Woman on an Armor (Prudentia?), engraving

In a landscape beholds Prudentia (Prudence) herself in her hand mirror. Her free arm twists a snake. On the ground for her are a skull, books, ink and a quill, print maker: Hendrik van Limborch

Prudentia, Hendrik van Limborch, 1691 - 1759

Justice enthroned above portrait of Justinian on base with title flanked by Temperance and Prudence, Cornelis van Dalen I, Franciscus Hackius, Lowijs Elzevier III and Daniel, 1663

Prudence, Jan Harmensz. Muller, Dancker Danckerts, Cornelis Danckerts I, 1654-1666

Caution (Prudence), Jacob Matham, Franco Estius, 1593

View of Haarlem C, The Netherlands, Jan van de Velde (II), Hugo Allard, 1652

Portrait of Pope Pius V. Philippe de Soye, Antonio Lafreri, 1566

Coat of arms of Jacob Steyn, Romeyn de Hooghe, 1688-1689

Portrait of King Christian IV of Denmark and Norway, Jan Harmensz. Muller, Remmert Petersen, 1604 - 1608

View of Haarlem, Jan van de Velde (II), Reinier and Josua Ottens, 1625-1651

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"Prudentia: A Timeless Symbol of Wisdom and Virtue" In the Chancellerie of France, in the year 1718-20, a remarkable creation emerged. Its creator remains unknown, but its significance cannot be understated. Prudentia, also known as Prudence, took form in this exquisite piece of artistry. Centuries earlier, during the years 1525-32, another manifestation appeared in Los Honores. This time it was captured on textile - a delicate portrayal that showcased her timeless essence. The influence spread far beyond France and Germany. In Munchen's Nationalmuseum and Berlin's Kunstgewerbemuseum, she found herself immortalized once again. The Muse vom Pommerschen Kunstschrank stood proudly alongside her black-and-white photograph counterpart. Throughout history, artists have sought to depict the virtues embodied by Prudence. One such example can be found in an allegorical fresco dating back to 1338-40. Peace, Fortitude, and Prudence intertwine harmoniously within this masterpiece. In 1551 yet another representation emerged - a testament to the enduring allure of Prudentia's symbolism. Her image adorned various works including an allegorical cartouche where Minerva seeks her guidance with fervent curiosity. Even maps bore witness to the presence of Prudentia; one such example being the Passport map Canary Islands New Pascaert Carnarisse Eylande which featured her guiding hand across uncharted territories. Dionys van Nijmegen further celebrated this embodiment of wisdom through his chimney piece allegory titled True Faith - an homage to both religious devotion and intellectual acuity. Barthel Beham's engraving from Germanic lands depicted a naked woman on armor - possibly representing none other than our enigmatic muse herself: Prudentia? The viewer is left pondering the layers of meaning behind this captivating image.