Poesia (Poetry)
Master of the S-Series Tarocchi
1470
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Master of the S-Series Tarocchi
1470
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows a lady with a laurel wreath, surrounded by symbols. She's holding a book and a pen. The lady seems to be writing poetry. The details in this work are interesting because of the way the artist used symbols to convey meaning. The symbols add a layer of depth to the painting. To learn more about this style, look up the technique: engraving.