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One of the three theological virtues in the list of Seven, Charity is defined as "Benevolence or generosity toward others or toward humanity, indulgence or forbearance in judging others." Charity is often taken as a synonym for love, with strong undertones of mercy and compassion toward others.

Representing Charity here is my take on Sigyn, the wife of the Norse trickster god, Loki. When combing through my characters to see who would represent Charity, no one could touch her. Not many a woman will sit in a dark cavern far away from all her friends and kin, to catch snake venom so that it does not drip on her lying, cheating, treasonous, murderous husband. If you know the myth, you know what I mean. If not, it's not a difficult one to find.

Sigyn is depicted here wearing a blue dress, as blue has long been, in the western tradition, a powerful color signifying fidelity and constance.

Edit: fixed the black
Like all the Virtues and Vices, 'Charity' is done entirely in marker on 7 1/8 x 8" illustration board, black border and text added in Photoshop.

Description
One of the three theological virtues in the list of Seven, Charity is defined as "Benevolence or generosity toward others or toward humanity, indulgence or forbearance in judging others." Charity is often taken as a synonym for love, with strong undertones of mercy and compassion toward others.

Representing Charity here is my take on Sigyn, the wife of the Norse trickster god, Loki. When combing through my characters to see who would represent Charity, no one could touch her. Not many a woman will sit in a dark cavern far away from all her friends and kin, to catch snake venom so that it does not drip on her lying, cheating, treasonous, murderous husband. If you know the myth, you know what I mean. If not, it's not a difficult one to find.

Sigyn is depicted here wearing a blue dress, as blue has long been, in the western tradition, a powerful color signifying fidelity and constance.

Edit: fixed the black
Like all the Virtues and Vices, 'Charity' is done entirely in marker on 7 1/8 x 8" illustration board, black border and text added in Photoshop.