Allegory on Gewade, Johannes Wierix, After Ambrosius Francken (I), 1559 - Before 1580 print The female personification of grace (beneficentia) hands over money to two children. In her hand the opened stick fair. There is a dog on her feet. Against her legs are the dining of the law. In addition to her on an altar, a pelican feeds her young. Working on the right in the background of mercy. In the margin a caption in Latin. Antwerp paper engraving Benevolence, Beneficence; 'Beneficio', 'Benevolenza o Affettione' (Ripa). charitable works. symbols of Christ ~ animals

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