Sofia, Vera, Nadezda i Lubov 

Vladimir Borovikovsky created this artwork, Sofia, Vera, Nadezda i Lubov, depicting Saint Sophia and her daughters, whose names translate to Wisdom, Faith, Hope, and Love. Here we see an iconographic tableau rooted in early Christian martyrdom, embodying core theological virtues. The hands clasped in prayer recur across cultures, symbolizing devotion, supplication, and inner peace. This gesture transcends its religious origins, appearing in secular contexts to signify sincerity or earnestness. It is not just a mode of piety, but an expression of a universal longing for connection. The hovering angel carries echoes of classical winged figures, now transformed within a Christian framework to signify divine intervention. The act of looking upwards is another recurring visual motif found through history as an aspiration towards transcendence or divine revelation. This painting invites us to contemplate how faith, hope, and love are timeless motifs, which resonate emotionally and spiritually, irrespective of era or creed.