Allegory of the Church

Artist: Giulio Carpioni
Artwork: Allegory of the Church
Description: This is a preparatory drawing for the altarpiece in the church of San Nicolo da Tolentino in Venice. The painting depicts the Church as a woman standing on a globe, with the symbols of the four Evangelists around her. She is being crowned by two angels, while two other angels hold up a scroll with the words “Fides” (Faith) and “Charitas” (Charity).
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