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Ouro Preto
Minas Gerais

Praça Tiradentes 139
(Museu da Inconfidência)

As quatro virtudes do governo

The Four Virtues of Government

artist unknown
1780s

Ouro Preto / As quatro virtudes do governo

Description

The former 'Casa de Câmara e Cadeia de Vila Rica' (Town hall and jail of Vila Rica [Ouro Preto]) was built in the 1780s and is one of the most important examples of baroque colonial architecture in Brazil. On the four corners of the balustrade on the roof are stone statues of the four virtues of government: Justice, Courage, Temperance, and Force.

Ouro Preto - As quatro virtudes do governo
Justiça / Justice
with sword and scales

Coragem / Courage
with a chalice in her hand

Temperança / Temperance
with a cup on a plate and an animal bridle

Força / Force
male with a club

Sculptor

Unknown artist. Do you know who the sculptor is? please let us know.

Sources & Information

Wikipedia, Museu da Inconfidência.

Locatie (S 20°23'10" - W 43°30'13") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: brmg081; Photograph: 15 July 2017
Of each statue we made photos from various angles and also detail photos of the various texts.
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