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Melpomene

Master of the E-Series Tarocchi

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a person standing with their right foot slightly forward, holding a long horn up to their mouth with both hands. The individual has a concentrated expression, defined features, and long, wavy hair cascading over the shoulders. They are dressed in a long garment tied at the waist with a belt that has a leaf-like embellishment at the front. The setting includes a simple landscape featuring small hills and sparse vegetation. The background has a plain, patterned border framing the scene, with a circular object near the figure's right foot.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1465
Medium
engraving with traces of gilding
Dimensions
2837 × 5115 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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