Hope 1592

drawing

toned paper

pencil sketch

charcoal drawing

charcoal art

portrait reference

pencil drawing

underpainting

animal drawing portrait

portrait drawing

watercolor

"Hope" is a 1592 drawing by Hendrick Goltzius, a leading figure in the Northern Mannerist movement. The drawing is a study for an engraving, depicting a female figure holding an anchor, a symbol of hope. Goltzius's style is characterized by elongated forms, exaggerated gestures, and dramatic use of light and shadow. This drawing exemplifies his meticulous approach to detail and mastery of the human form. The work is housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst.