Heavenly Charity

Artist: Simon Vouet
Artwork: Heavenly Charity
Description: This painting depicts the allegory of Charity. Charity is a theological virtue that is defined as the love of God and neighbor. In the painting, Charity is depicted as a young woman with a child. The child is holding a flaming heart, which is a symbol of love. Charity is also holding a palm branch, which is a symbol of victory. The painting is set in a landscape with a river and trees in the background.
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