Made of gold, enamel, and glass, this jewel would have been worn by a fashionable Renaissance woman as a hat accessory. It was fastened by a pin through the metal loops on the back. Swipe to flip. On this jewel is the allegorical figure of Prudence. Along with Justice, Fortitude, and Temperance, Prudence was one of the four Cardinal Virtues. The virtues were common subjects on accessories during the Renaissance as reminders for the wearer to embody them. Perhaps whoever wore this jewel was hoping to embody prudence. #NationalJewelDay #Prudence #Jewelry #Renaissance