Kniende Frauenfigur mit Palmenzweig (Fides) c. 1600

"Kniende Frauenfigur mit Palmenzweig (Fides)" is a drawing created by Conrad Mantius circa 1600. This piece depicts a female figure kneeling, holding a palm branch, likely representing the virtue of Fides (Faith). Mantius's precise hatching and delicate lines highlight the figure's anatomy and drapery, illustrating the artistic style of the time, as well as the artist's talent and training. This drawing, located in the Städel Museum, demonstrates the artist's ability to capture form and detail in a subtle and evocative manner.