Merchadante (Merchant)

Master of the E-Series Tarocchi

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a full-body drawing of a person standing upright. The person is holding a piece of paper or parchment with both hands in front of them and is depicted with their head slightly tilted downward. The facial features are smooth and simple, with a calm expression. The hair is hidden under a cloth headpiece that extends down to the shoulders. The individual is wearing a long, flowing robe with wide sleeves, which is belted at the waist. The robe is adorned with vertical lines. The person is standing within a border that appears to frame the image. The background is plain and unadorned, with a simple textured floor beneath the person's feet. At the bottom of the image, the inscription "MERCHADANTE IIII" is written.