Raphael, after. Marcantonio Raimondi, after. Temperance. Engraving. XVI (?) C.
Artist: Raphael (possibly) (Italian, 1483–1520). Engraver: Marcantonio Raimondi (Italian, ca. 1480–before 1534).Title: Temperance (from the series 'The Virtues').Titled, Dated, and Signed in plate: Lettered monogram 'MAF' lower center and number '5' lower left.Dimensions: Sheet 8 5/8" x 4 1/4".Date: XVI (?) C.Materials and Techniques: engraving on laid paper.Provenance: The Estate of George "Yorgo" Demetrakopoulos; professor, assistant director of the Medieval Institute, and assistant to the dean at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan, from 1965-2000.Condition: Laid down. The backing paper is partially removed. Trimmed margins. The signs of aging are appropriate for the time. A detailed condition report is available on demand. Catalog Raisonne: Bartsch. Le Peintre graveur. Volume 14, p. 295. No. 390. 'La Temperance'.Part of: 5/7 from the series Virtues.Museums and Libraries: The British Museum H,3.32. The Metropolitan Museum of Art 26.50.1(72). Art Movements, Periods &