1559
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Hope is a 1559 ink by Philip Galle, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving is packed with tiny, busy scenes. On the left, a man sits in a dark room reading, while outside, a woman stands on a pile of wreckage holding a sail. To the right, ships sink in a storm, and people scramble on a crumbling tower. In the center, a woman in flowing robes holds a column with the word "Spes" (Hope) carved into it. The chaos around her contrasts with her calm pose. The text at the bottom is in Latin, hinting this isn’t just a random scene—it’s a story about holding onto hope in hard times. Look up engraving to see how artists like this one carved detailed images into metal.
Philip (or Philips) Galle (1537 – March 1612) was a Dutch publisher, best known for publishing old master prints, which he also produced as designer and engraver. He is especially known for his reproductive engravings of paintings.
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