1544
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Allegory of Christianity is a 1544 ink by Sebald Beham, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a woman with wings and a crown, holding a scepter and a heart. She stands on a stone platform, with a wall behind her. The background is light, with some plants visible. The woman's face is serious, and her wings are spread wide. The scepter has a cross at the top, and the heart is held in her left hand. The overall mood of the image is one of calmness and serenity. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to look into the Renaissance movement.
Sebald Beham (1500–1550) was a German painter and printmaker, mainly known for his very small engravings.
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