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The three theological virtues (Hope, Faith and Charity) are standing near an altar above which the Holy Spirit is hovering, while the the four cardinal virtues (Temperance, Justice, Fortitude and Wisdom) are sitting in the foreground. Engraving. Wellcome Collection. Public Domain Mark. Source: Wellcome Collection.
Background, the three theological virtues, left to right: a woman holding a censer (Charity or Hope?), a woman holding a cup with a snake (Hope or Charity?), and a woman holding a chalice with the Host marked with a cross (Faith)
Foreground, the four cardinal virtues, described as "alumnae" or foster children of the theological virtues, left to right: Prudence protected by a dragon ("Sophiae comes"), Justice holding a balance ("aequa omnia lance discutiens") and a sword, Fortitude with a broken column and a lion ("Herculeas imitata manus"), and Temperance holding a musical instrument ("quae temperat omnes")
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