Artwork
The Seven Virtues: Hope
The Seven Virtues: Hope is a print by the Renaissance artist Hans Burgkmair the Elder. It dates from 1510 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
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
Artist
Hans Burgkmair the Elder (1473–1531) was a German artist, born in Augsburg.
