Design for a Frontispiece with Figures of Faith and Hope 1704 - 1759

This red chalk drawing by Martin Tyroff, titled “Design for a Frontispiece with Figures of Faith and Hope,” depicts two figures seated on a rocky landscape. The figure on the left is Faith, holding a cross, while the figure on the right is Hope, holding an anchor. The design is intended to be a frontispiece, a decorative element at the beginning of a book, and is characterized by its emphasis on religious themes and symbolism. This piece demonstrates Tyroff’s mastery of line and composition, capturing the essence of faith and hope with grace and elegance.