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Allegory on the struggle of the good faith
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Allegory on the struggle of the good faith

Hans Wechter (I) · 1606 · engraving; paper

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

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On the left, Protestant leaders stand next to prophets and apostles on a banner. Around them are symbols of heaven and good faith. On the right, Catholic leaders stand together with controversial figures from the Bible on a banner framed by symbols of hell.

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Credit lineAllegorie op de strijd van het goede geloof. 1606. Hans Wechter (I). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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