Allegory of the Christian Faith. On the right is the personification of the Faith. In her left hand she holds a scripture and a cross and in her right hand a chalice. Above her the Holy Spirit in the form of a dove. Behind her an altar with a representation of the Last Supper. Above the altar, the nude personification of the Catechism (with host) teaches the two divine virtues Hope (with anchor) and Love (with flame). Behind her is another figure with a scripture on his lap. Above, three angels hold up the title, Allegory of the Christian Faith Title page for: Osterwald, Johann Friedrich

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