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Urania

Master of the E-Series Tarocchi

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a person standing in a graceful pose. The person is shown in a three-quarters view, with the body slightly turned to the side, the right foot stepping forward, and the left arm raised holding a large circle. The facial features include closed, almond-shaped eyes, and small, delicate lips, while the hair is long and wavy, cascading down in curls past the shoulders, with a section tied at the top. The person is dressed in a flowing robe that drapes naturally around the body, revealing bare feet peeking out from the hem. In the left hand, they hold a pair of dividers. The background features sloped hills and a small, flowing stream. The image is framed with a patterned border, and the word "VRANIA XII" is inscribed below the figure.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1465
Medium
engraving with gilding
Dimensions
2891 × 5118 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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