Aritmetricha (Arithmetic)
Master of the E-Series Tarocchi
1465
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Master of the E-Series Tarocchi
1465
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white drawing of a woman dressed in a long, flowing robe. She stands with her hands clasped, looking down slightly, as if deep in thought. The lines of her clothing are sharp and precise, with some areas filled in with tiny crisscrossed marks. The woman holds a scroll in her left hand, which might hint at wisdom or learning. The whole image is framed by a simple border, and the word "ARITMETRICHA" is written below her. This is an example of engraving, a technique where artists carve into metal plates to create prints.
