Allegory of the Faith, Caspar Jacobsz. Philips, after Pieter Wagenaar (II), 1781, The personification of the faith (Fides), holding a cross and a chalice, her foot on the papal tiara. Above her head a flame, symbol of divine inspiration, flares. A man points her to the tablets of the law. A monk wearing a mask spies her and smiles mockingly. In the background a sacrificial altar, a pyramid, a mosque and a church. A pagan wants to attack the true faith with a sword., print maker: Caspar Jacobsz. Philips, (mentioned on object), intermediary draughtsman: Pieter Wagenaar (II), (mentioned on object

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