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Zintilomo (Gentleman)

Master of the E-Series Tarocchi

1465

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Renaissance Allegory

Dominant colour

Zintilomo (Gentleman) 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 engraving shows a man in fancy 15th-century clothes holding a hawk on his gloved hand. Behind him, a boy in simple clothes leans in, and two small dogs lie in the grass. The man’s outfit has lots of buttons and folds, while the background looks like a simple field with tall grass. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth, especially in the fabric and feathers. This kind of detailed linework is typical of early Renaissance prints. Next, check out engraving to see how artists like this made their marks.