White marble fragment of the head of a female figure depicting Hope, sculpted by Tino di Camaino between 1320 and 1324. Originally part of a sculpture group from above the Eastern door of the Baptistery showing the Theological Virtues of Faith, Hope and Charity. The head is seen from three-quarters left, looking up. The face is a full one, with a small mouth, full lips and long eyes under slightly-closed lids. The thick, curled hair is styled from a central parting under a laurel wreath. In the doctrine of the Roman Catholic Church Hope is the Theological Virtue referred directly to God, inspiring man to desire the Kingdom of Heaven and Eternal Life above all else, trusting in the promise of Christ. Hope is usually depicted in works of art as a young woman with clasped hands looking patiently and longingly up to heaven.