Classical Muses and Fashion

Artistic representations of classical muses and figures in fashion, blending historical attire with the depiction of cultural themes in art.

Hope, Jacques de Gheyn (ii) (Workshop of), After Jacques de Gheyn (ii), 1591 - 1595 print Hope, in the form of a woman with an anchor in the left hand and a bird of prey on the right hand. At the top of the show the word 'spes' (hope). This print is part of a series of seven round performances of the virtues, each personified by a female figure with typical attributes, and with Latin inscription. Netherlands paper engraving Hope, 'Spes'; 'Speranza divina e certa' (Ripa) ~ one of the Three Theological Virtues
Hope, Jacques de Gheyn (ii) (Workshop of), After Jacques de Gheyn (ii), 1591 - 1595 print Hope, in the form of a woman with an anchor in the left hand and a bird of prey on the right hand. At the top of the show the word 'spes' (hope). This print is part of a series of seven round performances of the virtues, each personified by a female figure with typical attributes, and with Latin inscription. Netherlands paper engraving Hope, 'Spes'; 'Speranza divina e certa' (Ripa) ~ one of the Three Theological Virtues