Allegorie op het Christendom 1510 - 1550

"Allegorie op het Christendom" (Allegory of Christianity) is a small engraving by Sebald Beham, a prominent German Renaissance artist. The artwork depicts a winged female figure standing on a pedestal, holding a flaming heart and a sun with a face. The inscription in Latin highlights the Christian virtues of faith, hope, and charity. The scene is a powerful allegory of the Christian faith, emphasizing the importance of virtue and the rewards of heaven. The image has an intricate detail and is a fine example of Beham's mastery of engraving.