Allegory of Christianity
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This engraving, "Allegory of Christianity" by Sebald Beham, depicts a winged female figure embodying the virtues of faith, hope, and charity. She stands on a stone, with a snake, "Diabolus", at her foot, symbolizing the temptation of sin. The figure holds a staff topped with a flaming sun, a heart, and the inscription "Lumen Aeternum", emphasizing the light and salvation offered by Christianity. The inscription "Victoria" above her wings suggests triumph over evil. Beham's meticulous detailing and use of symbolism make this a powerful representation of Christian faith.
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