Who painted Fortitude?

Fortitude was painted by Maarten de Vos in 1568.

Where can I see Fortitude?

Fortitude is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Fortitude?

Fortitude is associated with Renaissance.

Can I buy a print of Fortitude?

Museum-quality prints of Fortitude are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Fortitude

Maarten de Vos , 1568

Fortitude is a chalk drawing by the Renaissance artist Maarten de Vos. It dates from 1568 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:upper center verso in graphite: 52 / (illegible); center right verso in graphite: M.de Vos; lower left verso in graphite: H/1 / 14 x 18 / R6235; lower center verso: LDFO-220; vertical along right edge verso: G 2180 pau / eau

About this work

Overview

Fortitude is a drawing created by Maarten de Vos in 1568, executed in pen and brown ink with brown wash over black chalk.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a robust figure holding a rock and a smaller human form, standing within an arched framework and wearing a leafy wreath. The composition suggests a narrative, with the figure's attributes conveying a symbolic meaning.

Technique & Style

The work is characterized by simple yet precise lines and shading that lends a solid, muscular appearance to the figure. The restricted color palette, limited to brown ink and chalk, gives the drawing a sketch-like quality.