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Allegorical representation with the Roman Catholic Church, Piety, and Zeal
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Allegorical representation with the Roman Catholic Church, Piety, and Zeal

Cornelis Galle (II) · 1655 · engraving; paper

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

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The personification of the Roman Catholic Church with bishop's staff, papal tiara, and a book leans forward towards the kneeling Piety (Pietas) and Zeal (Zelus) with lightning bolts. Above her, cherubs in clouds and a dove in a halo of rays as a symbol of the Holy Spirit.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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titelpaginaprintZelus, Zeal
Credit lineAllegorische voorstelling met Rooms-katholieke kerk, Vroomheid en IJver. 1655. Cornelis Galle (II). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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