Large Pendant, Hope Standing at Centre
1593
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1593
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Large Pendant, Hope Standing at Centre is a 1593 ink by Daniel Mignot, a Renaissance work, depicting playing card, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a large pendant with a figure standing at its center. The figure is Hope, and she's surrounded by intricate details. The artist put a lot of work into the small elements, like the patterns on her clothes. The pendant itself is also decorated with complex designs, which suggests the artist had a good understanding of metalwork and jewelry. To learn more about this style, look up the technique: engraving.
