Fides 

"Fides," meaning "Faith" in Latin, is an engraving by German artist Sebald Beham, created sometime during his career from 1500 to 1550. The artwork depicts a winged female figure, an allegorical representation of Faith, standing on a serpent, a symbol of temptation and evil. She holds a chalice in one hand and a staff in the other, signifying the sacrament of communion and the power of faith to overcome evil. This engraving was likely part of a series of prints representing virtues and vices, a common theme in Renaissance art. Beham's precise, detailed style and use of cross-hatching create a sense of depth and realism, making this a powerful visual representation of the Christian virtue of faith.