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Hope, Reaching for Heaven, Stands among Sad and Happy Men, Joys, and Fear [fol. 19 recto]

French early 16th Century

1514

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Renaissance

Dominant colour

Hope, Reaching for Heaven, Stands among Sad and Happy Men, Joys, and Fear [fol. 19 recto] is a 1514 ink by French early 16th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: French early 16th Century
When & what style?: 1514 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This drawing features a group of people in various poses, with some standing and others sitting. The figures are dressed in Renaissance-style clothing, with intricate details and folds in their garments. A banner with illegible text is visible at the top of the image. In the foreground, a figure is shown with their arm outstretched, as if reaching for something. The background of the drawing is plain, with no discernible setting or scenery. The overall mood of the image appears to be one of contemplation and introspection. The artist's use of pen and brown ink creates a sense of depth and texture, with subtle variations in shading and line work. For more information on the Renaissance movement, explore the works of artists from this period, such as French early 16th Century.