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Faith

Crispijn van de Passe (I) · 1580 - 1588 · engraving; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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The female personification of Faith (Fides), one of the three theological virtues, holding a chalice and a crucifix in her hands, tramples the snake (symbol of evil). On the left in the background the Last Supper, on the right Jews celebrating Passover. In the margin a two-line inscription in Latin. First print from a series of virtues.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineGeloof. 1580 - 1588. Crispijn van de Passe (I). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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