The triumph of faith, a soldier standing in centre holding shield adorned with arms of Alva; Holy Trinity above, St James Major on horseback at left 1698

"The Triumph of Faith," created by Marcos de Orozco in 1698, depicts a soldier standing in the center of the composition, holding a shield adorned with the arms of Alva. The Holy Trinity is depicted above, with St. James the Greater on horseback to the left. The scene is filled with symbolic details, including banners with Latin inscriptions and a multitude of ribbons that connect different figures and elements of the composition. Orozco’s work reflects the Baroque style, with its dramatic composition and use of light and shadow. This etching, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, demonstrates Orozco’s skill as an artist and his commitment to religious themes.