Håb 1601

This 1601 etching by Jan Saenredam titled *Håb* (Hope) depicts a woman seated on a large anchor while being crowned by two cherubs. This poignant print, housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, exemplifies Saenredam's mastery of engraving, with intricate details in the drapery and the depiction of clouds in the background. The inscription at the bottom of the print emphasizes the importance of hope in times of sorrow, a sentiment resonating with viewers even today.