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Allegorical representation with personification of the Roman Catholic Church
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The personification of the Roman Catholic Church with keys, papal tiara, and a book with altar and the title of the book, surrounded by putti with a bishop's staff and a domed building. To the left above her a dove as a symbol of the Holy Spirit. At the bottom two putti with a papal coat of arms.
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Credit lineAllegorische voorstelling met personificatie van de Rooms-katholieke kerk. 1688. Martin Bouche. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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