Machiavellis 'How Princes Should Keep Faith'

During the 1400 and 1500s religion was viewed in different ways. Some saw it as a representation of power and law, while others had strict moral beliefs. These religious illustrations exemplify how religion was viewed during this time period. They represent the way people regarded the value of religion in life. After analyzing Machiavellis “How Princes Should Keep Faith,” (125-150) and paintings of Trinity with the Virgin (409), The Tribute Money (410) and Last Supper (416) confirms the truth, that religion has various effects on society.

The reading of Machiavellis “How Princes Should Keep Faith” suggests that princes have accomplished many things because they have trusted and balanced their faith, with the laws. They must overcome the negativity

In the painting there are three separate sections that each have contribution, that tie into one meaning if weather or not to pay for the tax or tribute. The main view is centered where Jesus and the tax collector are conversating. The tax collector dressed in a short orange tunic to direction on him. He holds his hands out to his sides, with his palms facing up looking curiously. His eyes look piercingly at Jesus, with his mouth half way open, needing and demanding an answer. The collector positions his body in front of Jesus to help make an impression of three-dimensional space. Jesus stands in his reddish robe with a blue over garment, gathered around his shoulder and waist, position with shoulders back and chin high, signifying he is the leader of the others. The shining, brightens Jesus’s face, drawing the view toward him. The light contrast behind the brightly dressed, emphasizes the focus point in the painting, at them. The men, wearing bright orange, blue or green gather around to create a circular space. Still standing close enough to show the tribute and value of God. Each gaze their stern and angered eyes at Jesus and the collector. St. Peter the man standing next to Jesus wearing a long orange toga draped over his shoulder is confused, his expression shows the questioning of Christ. At the same time, he is point with Jesus over to the river, like he is willing to believe and follow along. He raises his hand and turns his head, still facing his body toward the tax collector and points his finger to the man down at the river bank. The next fragment of the painting has the man hunched down by the river separate from the group in the center. He places his hands in the water, slowly lifting them up not allowing the object to fall out of his palms. Behind him is the light and dark shadowed mountains showing many miles of land, to form the