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Clio

Master of the E-Series Tarocchi

1465

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Renaissance

Dominant colour

Clio 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 drawing shows a woman with wings. She’s holding a scroll in one hand and a long ribbon in the other. Her hair is loose, and she’s wearing a flowing robe that looks like it’s made of heavy fabric. The background is simple—just a few lines for a landscape and a small building. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, especially in her wings and clothes. The gold highlights on her robe and wings make them stand out. If you like this style, look up engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.