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The Triumph of the Eucharist over philosophy, science, poetry and nature
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The Triumph of the Eucharist over philosophy, science, poetry and nature

Nicolaes Lauwers · c. 1626 - 1652 · engraving; paper

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

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Faith, a young woman with a chalice containing the host in her hand, triumphs on a two-wheeled wagon drawn by angels. Next to Faith stands the globe indicating Catholicity, referring to the spread of faith throughout the world. Behind the wagon prisoners are being led away. The woman with many breasts is Nature. The old man leaning on his staff is the personification of Philosophy, Socrates. The man with the book and astrolabe is possibly a personification of the Sciences. The laurelled figure behind him is possibly Poetry. The prisoners surrender helplessly to Faith, who leads them as a victor and brings them to the light.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineDe triomf van de Eucharistie over wijsbegeerte, wetenschap, dichtkunst en natuur. c. 1626 - 1652. Nicolaes Lauwers. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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