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Allegory of Christianity

Sebald Beham

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a winged figure standing in a contrapposto pose. They have a calm expression, intricate hair with a leaf crown, and wear draped classical attire. They hold a heart emitting sun rays in their left hand and a staff in their right hand. A snake is at their feet. The background shows a paved area with sparse vegetation. Inscriptions are present in the image.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1540/1549
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
2073 × 3254 px
Public Domain
Yes
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