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Angel offers a crown to Faith
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Angel offers a crown to Faith

Jan Luyken · 1697 - 1699 · etching; paper

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

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The personification of Faith (Fides) looks at an angel who places a crown on an open book before her. Faith points to the kneeling woman on her right, who bears symbols of secular and spiritual power, science and wealth.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
printAuthority, Power'Scienza', 'Studio' (Ripa)Wealth, Opulence'Opulenza', 'Richezza' (Ripa)angels
Credit lineEngel biedt het Geloof een kroon aan. 1697 - 1699. Jan Luyken. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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