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Baltic Exchange Glass - The Virtue Windows - Truth

Stained glass window from the Baltic Exchange building, known as one of the Virtue windows. Truth represents honesty when dealing with others. Truth was an important virtue to Roman citizens. Interestingly, the symbolism of the snake and mirror, which appear on this window, are more traditionally associated with the virtue of Prudence. The snake traditionally symbolizes caution, while the mirror reflects a true image to the observer.

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Object details

ID:	ZBA4630.2
Type:	Stained glass window
Materials:	Coloured glass; Paint and stains Lead strips
Display location:	Display - Baltic Glass Gallery
Creator:	Forsyth, John Dudley
Events:	World War I, 1914-1918
Date made:	1922
People:	Baltic Exchange, London
Credit:	National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements:	Overall: 2140 mm x 1430 mm
Parts:	Baltic Exchange glass (Stained glass window) Baltic Exchange Glass - The Half Dome (Stained glass window) (ZBA4630.1) Baltic Exchange Glass - The Virtue Windows - Truth (Stained glass window) (ZBA4630.2) Baltic Exchange Glass - The Virtue Windows - Faith (Stained glass window) (ZBA4630.3) Baltic Exchange Glass - The Virtue Windows - Fortitude (Stained glass window) (ZBA4630.4) Baltic Exchange Glass - The Virtue Windows - Hope (Stained glass window) (ZBA4630.5) Baltic Exchange Glass - The Virtue Windows - Justice (Stained glass window) (ZBA4630.6)