# The Four Cardinal Virtues

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## Artwork

- Artist: [DU BROEUCQ, Jacques](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/du-broeucq-jacques-rd223c2a8733355>)
- Date: 1501-1550
- Technique: Alabaster

## Commentary

The alabaster statues of seven virtues were originally part of the rod screen. Dismantled during the Revolution, the sculptures and reliefs from the monument are scattered around the church. The picture shows the four cardinal virtues: Prudence, Justice, Fortitude, and Temperance.

## Related artworks

- [Charity \(detail\)](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/du-broeucq-jacques-rd223c2a8733355/charity-detail-r26ea5ea26632ff>)
- [Charity](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/du-broeucq-jacques-rd223c2a8733355/charity-r8ddac9e2528700>)
- [Charity](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/du-broeucq-jacques-rd223c2a8733355/charity-re5ebc908616e00>)
- [Madonna of the Cat \(La Vierge au chat\)](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/du-broeucq-jacques-rd223c2a8733355/madonna-of-the-cat-la-vierge-au-chat-rb20b07b923a1dd>)
- [St Bartholomew](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/du-broeucq-jacques-rd223c2a8733355/st-bartholomew-r493dd04f258e7b>)
- [The Theological Virtues](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/du-broeucq-jacques-rd223c2a8733355/the-theological-virtues-rdb1fe993309015>)
- [Tomb of Eustache de Croy](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/du-broeucq-jacques-rd223c2a8733355/tomb-of-eustache-de-croy-r03449dc03b754f>)

## Attribution

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