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.
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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
Print
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

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