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Philosofia (Philosophy)

Master of the E-Series Tarocchi

1465

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Renaissance Allegory

Dominant colour

Philosofia (Philosophy) is a 1465 ink by Master of the E-Series Tarocchi, a Renaissance work, 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 painting shows a woman surrounded by symbols and objects. She's sitting in a quiet space with books and a globe. The details in this work are interesting because they show the artist's thoughts on knowledge and learning, with many symbols that were important in the past. The woman is calm and focused, which adds to the feeling of a quiet study space. The artist included many objects that were significant to people who thought about big questions. To learn more, look up the technique: engraving.