1562
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Man Assisted by Faith, Hope and Charity is a 1562 ink by Dutch 16th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white engraving shows five figures standing together. A bearded man in the center holds a torch, with a flame shooting upward. To his left, a woman labeled *Charitas* holds a child. To his right, a muscular man labeled *Spes* raises his arm, and another woman labeled *Fides* leans on a book. At the far right, a smaller figure labeled *Tides* looks on. The text at the bottom reads like a poem, hinting this scene ties to virtues guiding a man. The artist used fine lines to build shadows and depth, making the figures look three-dimensional. Next, check out how engraving works to create such detailed textures.
This Dutch artist made engravings in the 1550s that retell the biblical story of David and Saul.
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