Iupiter (Jupiter)
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
Iupiter (Jupiter) is a 1465 ink by Master of the E-Series Tarocchi, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a bearded man in a crown sitting on a cloud, holding a long staff. Below him, a small figure lies on the ground, while others sprawl around like fallen soldiers. At the top, two winged creatures with eagle heads and human bodies stand guard. The man’s robe has a star, and the whole scene looks like a mix of power and chaos. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth, which was tricky for engravings at the time. Check out engraving to see how artists carved these detailed images into metal.
Master of the E-Series Tarocchi (b. 1400) was an Italian artist.
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