In our new series, “The Art of Virtue,” we use traditional art to introduce each of the four Cardinal Virtues of prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance; and the three theological virtues of faith, hope, and charity. We hope that the visual guidance in these historic artworks will nourish our innate goodness today.
Since time immemorial, great world leaders and religious, philosophical, and literary figures have guided us to live a virtuous life. The works of artists and architects alike are moral guides using a centuries-old visual language of motifs. These works can help us be the best versions of ourselves.