Melpomene
Master of the E-Series Tarocchi
1465
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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 engraving shows a woman playing a long horn, her body twisted as she blows. She wears a loose, draped robe with a belt and stands barefoot on a grassy hill. Behind her, a small town sits on a distant hill, and a large round shield leans against her leg. The artist used fine lines to build up shadows and textures, like the folds in her robe or the grain of the shield. The word *Melpomene* at the bottom hints this might be a muse from ancient stories. Look up engraving to see how artists like this carved images into metal plates.
