Hoop kroont de bruid 1574

"Hoop kroont de bruid" (Hope Crowns the Bride) is a 1574 engraving by the Flemish artist Wierix. The print features five allegorical figures. The central figure, a woman representing Hope, sits on a throne and is being crowned by another figure, likely Faith. In the scene, two other female figures stand to the left of the throne, likely representing Charity and Prudence, while the figure on the right of the throne appears to be a representation of Justice. The work is a fine example of the allegorical prints that were popular in the Netherlands in the 16th and 17th centuries. The work is in the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.