Hope 1610 - 1642

Pierre Brebiette's etching *Hope* (1610-1642) depicts the allegorical figure of Hope, seated and gazing upward. She rests her hand on a staff that symbolizes her unwavering faith. Her drapery flows around her, emphasizing her celestial nature. The background features ships at sea and a sky filled with birds, alluding to the promise of a brighter future. The inscription "SPES" (Latin for "Hope") reinforces the subject of the artwork, which is a powerful reminder of the importance of hope in the face of adversity.