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Talia (Thalia)

Master of the E-Series Tarocchi

1465

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Renaissance Allegory Lute

Dominant colour

Talia (Thalia) is a 1465 ink by Master of the E-Series Tarocchi, a Renaissance work, depicting Lute, 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, Talia, in a detailed scene. She's dressed in old clothes and has a serious face. The artist used a lot of lines to create textures and patterns on her clothes and in the background, which is interesting because it adds depth to the image. You can look up the technique: engraving to learn more about how this was made.