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Primo Mobile (Prime Mover)

Master of the E-Series Tarocchi

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an angelic figure holding a circular object. The artwork depicts a celestial being with wings holding a large empty circle or sphere. The figure appears to be kneeling in mid-air, with flowing robes that drape around its form. The wings are detailed and feathered, and the being has long, wavy hair. The border around the drawing and the inscription "PRIMO MOBILE" along with Roman numerals suggest a connection to celestial themes or cosmological elements.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1465
Medium
engraving with traces of gilding
Dimensions
2835 × 4962 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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