Pius V, Filips II, Alvise I Mocenigo, Sebastiano Vernier, Marcantonio Colonna en Don Juan van Oostenrijk knielend voor het Geloof 1610

This print depicts Pius V, Filips II, Alvise I Mocenigo, Sebastiano Vernier, Marcantonio Colonna, and Don Juan of Austria kneeling before the figure of Faith, rendered with fine lines and intricate details. The composition is split between an earthly and a divine sphere, creating a visual hierarchy. The lower section shows political and military leaders meticulously detailed, kneeling in deference. Above them, Faith stands atop a symbolic representation of land and sea. Further up, angels and divine figures inhabit a celestial realm filled with swirling clouds. The linear precision and structured arrangement echo the period's emphasis on order and divine mandate, which can also be understood through a semiotic lens where kneeling signifies submission. The artwork challenges notions of earthly power by placing it secondary to divine authority, engaging viewers in a contemplation of religious and political structures. Its structured composition reinforces the period’s worldview, inviting ongoing interpretation of power, faith, and representation.