Pietas

American  

[pahy-i-tas] / ˈpaɪ ɪˌtæs /

noun

1. the ancient Roman personification of familial affection, patriotism, and piety.

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Example Sentences

A modest space with small religious paintings and sketches from the 1840s and ’50s raises the emotional pitch with amazing Lamentations and Pietas, and a Rubenesque sketch for a Crucifix.

From New York Times • Sep. 13, 2018

Now in this broad definition of Pietas, as reverence to sentimental law, you will find I am supported by all classical authority and use of this word.

From Val d'Arno by Ruskin, John

In 1627 he published Locustae, vel Pietas Jesuitica.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 4 "Finland" to "Fleury, Andre" by Various

For notes on the architectural history of this library, see Pietas O.

From Old English Libraries by Savage, Ernest Albert

A remarkable little book, and a very fit companion for the Silver Drops of William Blake, to which it bears a striking similarity, is the Pietas Hallensis of Dr. Franck.

From Notes and Queries, Number 210, November 5, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. by Bell, George