Prudentia

The figure of Prudence is shown standing in a recessed arch, draped in heavy robes and holding a coiled snake in her left hand. Two small crests appear in the upper corners: the left contains a single eye with radiating light, symbolizing foresight, while the right depicts a bound book, representing study and memory. Her twisted pose and the heavy, swirling folds of her clothing create a sense of dramatic volume and movement.

In the Western philosophical tradition, Prudence is the 'mother' of all virtues, enabling the individual to apply reason to action. The serpent is a standard emblem for this virtue based on the scriptural call for wisdom, while the eye and book signify the foresight and learning required for the governance of the soul.