Justicia (Justice)
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
This is a black-and-white engraving of a robed figure holding a sword in one hand and a set of scales in the other. The figure stands barefoot, with long hair and a serious expression. To the right, a swan is perched on the ground, and the word "JUSTICIA" is written at the bottom. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth, a technique called cross-hatching. This style was common in Renaissance engravings. Look up engraving to see how artists made detailed prints like this one.
