Hovmod 1593

"Hovmod" (Pride) is a 1593 engraving by Dutch artist Jacob Matham (1571–1631), currently housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen. The artwork depicts a woman standing in an arched doorway, holding a fan in her right hand. The engraving is characteristic of the Mannerist style with its emphasis on elongated forms, dynamic poses, and exaggerated detail. The woman's elegant attire and proud stance contribute to the central theme of pride, a sin depicted in the series of engravings for which this work was created.