17th c. globe of the world. Australia is missing continent and California is on an island

After the church, the Library is the second most important room in the Benedictine Abbey

Baroque globe of the heavens by Coronelli

Faith is surrounded by four groups of angels, who represent the four Cardinal Virtues: Wisdom, Justice, Fortitude and Temperance

Faith is surrounded by four groups of angels, who represent the four Cardinal Virtues: Wisdom, Justice, Fortitude and Temperance

In the center of the ceiling a female figure is recognisable. She is the allegory of Faith

In the center of the ceiling is a female figure. She is the allegory of Faith

The ceiling fresco by Paul Troger (1731-32) shows a symbolic depiction of Faith