Large Pendant, Faith Standing at Centre
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1593
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This image shows a black-and-white design with lots of swirling lines and shapes. At the center, a woman stands inside an ornate frame that looks like a shield. Around her are patterns—flowers, scrolls, and geometric shapes—arranged in a grid. The edges have smaller decorative pieces, like teardrop shapes and pointed arches. The woman’s figure is simple, almost like a symbol, with the word *"FIDES"* (Latin for "faith") beneath her. The whole thing feels like a mix of art and a stamp collection, with each corner holding a different tiny design. If you like this style, look up engraving to see how artists carved these details.
