Man Assisted by Faith, Hope and Charity

1562

after Maerten van Heemskerck

Associated Names
Maerten van Heemskerck

Artist After, Netherlandish, 1498 - 1574

This is a drawing of allegorical figures and symbols. The image depicts four central figures each representing different virtues or concepts, such as Charity and Hope, which are labeled in the scene. The central figure holds a flame in hand, while another appears to gesture upward. Surrounding them are additional elements including children and symbolic items like an anchor and books. The scene is highly detailed, with carefully rendered folds in the clothing and expressive gestures enhancing the illustrative style. The composition incorporates classical elements, with an emphasis on human forms and balanced arrangement. Text elements are interspersed, adding a narrative or descriptive layer to the visual depiction.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1974.33.1

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    New Hollstein, no. 444, State undescribed


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge

Wikidata ID

Q65565417

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