Polimnia (Polyhymnia)
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
Polimnia (Polyhymnia) is a 1465 ink by Master of the E-Series Tarocchi, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a woman with a thoughtful expression. She's dressed in old-fashioned clothes and has a few books nearby. The artist included some subtle details, like the way the woman's hair is styled and the folds in her clothes, which suggests they wanted to convey a sense of quiet contemplation. To learn more about similar artwork, look up the technique: engraving.
Master of the E-Series Tarocchi (b. 1400) was an Italian artist.
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