Temperance, from a series of panels depicting the Virtues designed for the Council Chamber of the Merchants Guild Hall, 1469

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"Temperance" is a renowned panel painting by the Italian Renaissance artist Piero del Pollaiolo, also known as Piero Benci. Created in 1469, this work is part of a series of panels depicting the Virtues, which were commissioned for the Council Chamber of the Merchants Guild Hall, also known as the Tribunale di Mercanzia, in Florence, Italy. The series was intended to embody the moral principles that should guide the conduct of the merchants and members of the guild.

The panel of Temperance showcases the artist's mastery in portraying allegorical figures with grace and dignity, a characteristic feature of the Renaissance period. In this work, Temperance is personified as a composed and serene figure, often depicted with symbolic attributes that convey the virtue of moderation and self-restraint. The precise iconography in Pollaiolo's panel may include elements such as a bridle or a clock, which were traditional symbols associated with the virtue of temperance, representing the control of desires and the measured passage of time, respectively.

Piero del Pollaiolo, along with his brother Antonio, was a prominent figure in the Florentine art scene, and their works significantly contributed to the development of Renaissance art. The Virtues series, including the "Temperance" panel, is celebrated for its innovative use of perspective, detailed rendering of figures, and the incorporation of classical themes that were being rediscovered during the Renaissance.

The original location of the "Temperance" panel within the Council Chamber was a testament to the importance of this virtue in the governance and ethical considerations of the guild. Today, the panel is recognized not only for its artistic value but also for its cultural and historical significance, reflecting the ideals and aspirations of the society that commissioned it.

The "Temperance" panel, along with the other Virtues, has been the subject of scholarly research and is often included in discussions of Renaissance art and its impact on the visual representation of moral and philosophical concepts. The artwork is a quintessential example of the humanist ideals that permeated the art and culture of the time, and it continues to be admired for its aesthetic qualities and its embodiment of the Renaissance spirit.

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