Religious allegory 1660

Jacob Jordaens's "Religious Allegory" (1660) features two figures in a dynamic composition. The artist, known for his dramatic use of light and shadow, contrasts the youthful figure on the left with the elderly figure on the right. The younger figure holds a lit torch to a flaming heart in a chalice, possibly symbolizing the light of faith. The older figure, perhaps representing wisdom or an elder, wears a patterned robe and holds a book, emphasizing the importance of scripture. Jordaens's works are often characterized by their vivid colors and expressive figures.