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Iliaco (Genius of the Sun)

Master of the E-Series Tarocchi

1465

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Renaissance

Dominant colour

Iliaco (Genius of the Sun) 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 winged figure holding a glowing head in one hand. The figure wears a loose, draped robe and stands barefoot on a patch of grass with a low wall behind them. The lines are sharp and precise, with the wings and robe made from small, repeated strokes. The text at the bottom reads *Iliaco XXXI*, which might hint at this being part of a series. The artist used a method called cross-hatching to create shadows and depth. Next, look up cross-hatching to see how this technique works.