Drie deugden geloof, liefde en hoop 1577

Jan Ditmaer’s 1577 engraving, *Drie deugden geloof, liefde en hoop* (Three Virtues: Faith, Love, and Hope), exemplifies the Northern Renaissance style with its intricate details and allegorical themes. The central composition features three female figures, each representing a virtue. Faith holds a cross, Love carries a flaming heart, and Hope is depicted with an anchor. The figures are surrounded by a rich framework of decorative elements, including cherubs, animals, and biblical scenes. This work combines the visual power of an emblem with the philosophical depth of a theological treatise.