Euterpe
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
A woman sits under a tree, playing a long wooden flute. Her robe drapes loosely, and her hair is pulled back. Behind her, a landscape stretches out—rolling hills, a distant town, and a few scattered trees. A round shield lies on the ground near her feet. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, especially in her clothing and the landscape. This style was common in early printed art. Look up engraving to see how artists like this one carved detailed images into metal plates.
