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Hope Crowns the Bride
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Hope Crowns the Bride

Johannes Wierix · 1573 · engraving; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Hope (Spes) places a crown on the head of the bride (Sponsa). The bride rests her feet on a sword, a scourge and a trumpet. Science (Scientia), Faith (Fides) and other female personifications of virtues look on. In the background, Hope, Faith and a third figure are seen ascending to Love.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printboekillustratie'Scienza', 'Studio' (Ripa)bride (in wedding-dress)
Credit lineHoop kroont de bruid. 1573. Johannes Wierix. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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