Philosophy (from the Tarocchi, series C: Liberal Arts, #28)
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 a woman holding a book with Greek letters. She sits on a throne draped in red. The background has clouds and a faint sun. The image comes from a special set of cards made in 1400s Italy. These weren’t playing cards. They taught people about the seven liberal arts. If you like this, look up the technique called chiaroscuro. It uses strong light and shadow to make shapes pop.
