The Triumph of Patience

Dirck Volckertz Coornhert after Maerten van Heemskerck

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an allegorical scene with mythological figures and symbols. The image features various figures with distinctive attributes in a classical style. The central figure is seated on a chariot with ornate wheels, holding a staff, and wearing a helmet. In the background are a tree and a ship. To the left, a winged figure raises a radiant object, accompanied by another figure holding a scythe labeled hope. On the right side, a draped figure balances a wheel. Elaborate drapery and architectural elements enhance the classical style of the scene.