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Luna (Moon)

Master of the E-Series Tarocchi

1465

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Renaissance Allegory Chariot

Dominant colour

Luna (Moon) is a 1465 ink by Master of the E-Series Tarocchi, a Renaissance work, depicting Chariot, 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 engraving shows a woman’s head in profile, crowned by a crescent moon. Her face is smooth and calm. The background is blank, so light catches only her features. The artist used fine lines and tiny dots to shade the face. Gold leaf flickers in the hair and crown, catching the light. The print is small—just a few inches across. It’s one of 78 cards from a set called the E-Series Tarocchi. Look for this sheet at the National Gallery of Art in Washington.