Faith (from the Tarocchi, series B: Cosmic Principles & Virtues, #40)
Master of the E-Series Tarocchi
1467
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Master of the E-Series Tarocchi
1467
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This engraving shows Faith as a woman in white robes holding a cross. She stands on a grassy patch under an arch. Light hits her face to show her calm focus. The Tarocchi cards were made before playing cards took over. This set mixes Christian ideas with old symbols. It’s not for games—it’s a teaching tool. See how her robes look soft, not stiff? That’s called chiaroscuro. It uses light and shadow to give depth without color. Look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use it.
