The Seven Virtues: Faith
1510
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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Hans Burgkmair the Elder
Hans Burgkmair the Elder (1473–1531) was a German artist, born in Augsburg.
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The Seven Virtues: Faith is a 1510 by Hans Burgkmair the Elder, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
The painting shows a woman holding a cross, symbolizing faith. She's dressed in simple clothes and has a calm face. The artist used simple lines and colors to convey a sense of peace. This painting is interesting because it's part of a series depicting virtues. The series shows how the artist viewed important values in his time. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Hans Burgkmair (German, 1473–1531)
Hans Burgkmair the Elder (1473–1531) was a German artist, born in Augsburg.
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