Pride
1607
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1607
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Pride is a 1607 ink by Conrad Goltzius, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a woman in a long, ornate dress holding a fan and a scroll. Around her are small scenes of other figures, some with musical instruments or books. The background has Latin text and intricate patterns, including flowers and a bird. The woman’s pose and the text suggest a moral lesson, likely about pride. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and depth, typical of this style. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
