Faith 1800

"Faith", an anonymous print from 1800, depicts a woman standing in a landscape holding a cross and a book. She wears a simple white dress with a blue sash, symbolizing purity and faith. The print is framed by a patterned border and set within an oval, typical of devotional prints of the period. The image exemplifies the use of religious symbolism in 19th-century American art. It was created for the public market and could have been displayed in homes or religious settings. The Metropolitan Museum of Art houses this print, showcasing its importance in the history of American religious art.