Spes (Hope)

About this work

This engraving shows a woman sitting on a ledge, one leg bent, the other dangling over the edge. She’s barefoot, wearing a loose, draped dress, and her hands are clasped together. Behind her, a tall vase sits on the ground, and to the right, a small town with a church and boats is drawn in the background. The word *SPES* is written at the top. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth, especially in her hair and the folds of her dress. The town scene looks distant, almost like a dream. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this one made prints.