Standing Female Figure with an Anchor ("Spes") 1600 - 1630

"Standing Female Figure with an Anchor ("Spes")" is a drawing by the German artist Hinrich Degener, created between 1600 and 1630. The drawing depicts a female figure, likely Hope, standing with an anchor, symbolizing steadfastness and resilience. Degener’s pen and ink drawing, held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, showcases a dynamic composition and expressive lines. The figure’s flowing drapery, the powerful yet delicate anchor, and her dramatic gaze all contribute to the piece’s emotional weight and its powerful message of hope.