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Apollo

Master of the E-Series Tarocchi

1465

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Renaissance Mythology

Dominant colour

Apollo is a 1465 ink by Master of the E-Series Tarocchi, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Master of the E-Series Tarocchi
When & what style?: 1465 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This is a black-and-white engraving with gold highlights. A robed figure sits on a rock, wearing a crown and holding a laurel branch. Two birds perch nearby, and the figure rests one foot on a globe studded with stars. The background is simple, with just a few lines for texture. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth. The gold accents make the crown and laurel stand out. The globe and stars might hint at something bigger—like power or the universe. Check out how this was made using engraving.