Tålmodighed (Patientia) 1615

"Tålmodighed (Patientia)" is an etching by Dutch artist Jan Saenredam, dated 1615. The artwork depicts a seated figure of Patience, a personification of the virtue. The figure is dressed in a flowing robe, and her posture conveys a sense of calm and serenity. Saenredam's use of cross-hatching and shading creates a sense of depth and volume, emphasizing the figure's form. The classical architectural setting of the work further adds to its sense of grandeur and dignity. This piece, now housed at SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, exemplifies Saenredam's skill in depicting human figures and architectural details with a realistic and evocative quality.