Saturno (Saturn)
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
Saturno (Saturn) is a 1465 ink by Master of the E-Series Tarocchi, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows an old man with a long beard and a fancy hat, holding a scythe in one hand and a baby in the other. Four small children sit around him, looking up or reaching toward him. The man’s robe is thick and detailed, with deep folds. The whole scene feels serious but also a little strange, like a story from long ago. The artist used lines to build up shadows and shapes—lots of tiny marks make the fabric look real. The date at the bottom says 1467, but the style looks older. Next, check out engraving to see how artists like this made prints with metal plates.
Master of the E-Series Tarocchi (b. 1400) was an Italian artist.
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