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The image shows a full-body view of a seated figure. The person is sitting cross-legged on the backs of two bird-like creatures. The figure has shoulder-length wavy hair, closed eyes, and a neutral expression. They wear a long, flowing robe with a high collar and a crown. The figure is holding a branch or staff with leaves in their right hand. The background is plain with a decorative border. At the person's feet, there is a globe adorned with stars, and in the lower left, a circular geometric design is present. The scene is rendered in a monochromatic style with intricate linework.
National Gallery of Art · Print
Apollo
Master of the E-Series Tarocchi
- Date
- c. 1465
- Medium
- engraving with gilding
- Dimensions
- sheet: 17.8 x 9.6 cm (7 x 3 3/4 in.)
- Classification
- Accession number
- 1941.1.3
- Credit line
- Gift of W.G. Russell Allen
- Time span
- 1401 to 1500
- Department
- CG-E
Portfolio and series
- Series
- E-Series (Apollo and the Muses): no.XX
Subjects and terms
- engraving
- classical
- mythology
- Ferrarese
- Apollo
- Tarocchi
NGA object ID 581. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.