De Hoop 1703 - 1775

"De Hoop" (Hope), a drawing by Louis Fabritius Dubourg, depicts a woman cloaked in flowing drapery, seated in a cave-like setting. Her serene expression and the knotted staff she holds symbolize hope and resilience. This delicate work, created in the 18th century, exemplifies Dubourg's mastery of line and form, highlighting the beauty of a single figure in a contemplative pose. Currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, this small-scale drawing showcases the artist's skilled representation of human emotions and the evocative power of a simple composition.