Erato
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
Erato is a 1465 ink by Master of the E-Series Tarocchi, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a woman in a long dress, holding a round object in her hands. She has long hair and is standing on a ball. The woman is depicted in a classical style, with flowing robes and a serene expression. The background is simple, with some lines suggesting a landscape. The artist used engraving and cross-hatching techniques to create this image. For more on the technique of engraving, look up engraving.
Master of the E-Series Tarocchi (b. 1400) was an Italian artist.
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