Artwork
The Seven Virtues: Hope
The Seven Virtues: Hope is a print by the Renaissance artist Hans Burgkmair I. It dates from 1510 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1923.395
- Credit line
- Charles W. Harkness Endowment Fund
About this work
Overview
The Seven Virtues: Hope is a print by Hans Burgkmair, created in 1510. It is part of a series exploring religious themes and is currently held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene female figure, dressed in flowing robes and a head covering, standing against a turbulent sky. She holds a long, trailing cloth, embodying the virtue of Hope. An enigmatic inscription, 'HOENNG', appears beside her, though its significance remains unclear.
Technique & Style
The work showcases Burgkmair's skill in using sharp lines and nuanced shading to create a three-dimensional form, lending depth and volume to the figure.
Artist & collection
