Artwork
Grammatica (Grammar)
Grammatica (Grammar) is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Master of the E-Series Tarocchi. It dates from 1465 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Grammatica is an engraving with gilding created by the Master of the E-Series Tarocchi around 1465.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving depicts a woman in a long robe and hood, holding a staff and a small book or tablet, representing Grammar or learning, as indicated by the inscription 'GRAMMATICA' at the bottom.
Technique & Style
The image is characterized by fine lines and shading, resulting in a detailed yet slightly rough appearance, typical of engraving techniques of the time.
Artist & collection
Artist
Master of the E-Series Tarocchi
Master of the E-Series Tarocchi (b. 1400) was an Italian artist.
Doxe (Doge)
Saturno (Saturn)
Aritmetricha (Arithmetic)
Merchadante (Merchant)
The Apostle Simon Zelotes
Charita (Charity)
Saint Cornelius
Saint Simon Zelotes (?) or Saint Judas Thaddeus (?)
The Doge (from the Tarocchi, series E: Conditions of Man, #7)
Re (King)
Grammar (from the Tarocchi, series C: Liberal Arts, #21)