Allegory of Religion (God the Father above, Faith, Hope, and Charity below) 1597 - 1646

Ludovico Lana's "Allegory of Religion" is a brown ink drawing on paper that illustrates the theological virtues of Faith, Hope, and Charity. The drawing depicts these virtues below a representation of God the Father, who appears in the upper portion of the artwork. The drawing itself is a preliminary study for a larger, oil-painted composition. The figures are depicted with a sense of movement and dynamism. The drawing's overall style is Baroque. The drawing can be found in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.