On a rectangular pedestal stands the personification of the Roman Catholic Church. She bears the symbols of papal authority: the papal robe, the papal tiara and in her left hand the coat of arms of the Vatican. In her left hand she holds the triple cross staff with which she defeats the six-headed monster of heresy. Behind the pedestal, St. Peter's Basilica and St. Peter's Square. A putto stands with his back to the viewer and points to the title of the print written on the pedestal, Catholicism Overcomes Heresy Rise, Progress and Fall of the Heresies of the Ages. (title on object), print

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