Triomf van het Geloof 1739 - 1780

Francesco Bartolozzi created this oval Triumph of Faith print using grey ink. The allegorical scene uses soft lines and forms to express faith’s triumph, creating a sense of ascent. The work is structured around a central female figure, who holds aloft a chalice with a flame in one hand, and a cross in the other. Note how her body forms a diagonal line, from the bottom left to the upper right, drawing our eyes upward. The cherubs surrounding her add to the sense of movement, accentuating the diagonal composition. This deliberate arrangement of figures directs the viewer's gaze and emphasizes a visual hierarchy. Bartolozzi employs the formal elements of composition and light to symbolize the triumph of religious belief and its transcendence from earthly foundations towards the celestial realm, engaging with broader cultural narratives prevalent during his time. Ultimately, the print uses form to communicate themes of faith.