1535
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The Knowledge of God and the Seven Cardinal Virtues is a 1535 by Sebald Beham, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting, "The Knowledge of God and the Seven Cardinal Virtues," features a winged figure with a laurel wreath on its head. The figure is dressed in a flowing robe and holds a staff in one hand, while the other hand is raised in a gesture of teaching or guidance. The background is a simple, muted color. The figure's wings and laurel wreath suggest a connection to divine knowledge or wisdom. The staff may represent authority or guidance, while the raised hand could indicate a call to action or a gesture of blessing. This painting is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Sebald Beham (1500–1550) was a German painter and printmaker, mainly known for his very small engravings.
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