Who painted Apollo (from the Tarocchi, series D: Apollo and the Muses, #20)?

Apollo (from the Tarocchi, series D: Apollo and the Muses, #20) was painted by Master of the E-Series Tarocchi in 1467.

Where can I see Apollo (from the Tarocchi, series D: Apollo and the Muses, #20)?

Apollo (from the Tarocchi, series D: Apollo and the Muses, #20) is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Apollo (from the Tarocchi, series D: Apollo and the Muses, #20)?

Apollo (from the Tarocchi, series D: Apollo and the Muses, #20) is associated with Renaissance.

Artwork

Apollo (from the Tarocchi, series D: Apollo and the Muses, #20)

Master of the E-Series Tarocchi , 1467

Apollo (from the Tarocchi, series D: Apollo and the Muses, #20) is a print by the Renaissance artist Master of the E-Series Tarocchi. It dates from 1467 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. This engraving, titled 'Apollo', is part of the Tarocchi series D, which depicts Apollo and the Muses.

About this work

Overview

This engraving, titled 'Apollo', is part of the Tarocchi series D, which depicts Apollo and the Muses. It is a 15th-century Italian print held by the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The work represents Apollo, god of light, music, and poetry, seated on swans with a laurel branch and a celestial globe. As leader of the Muses, he embodies the arts and sciences, reflecting the mythological significance of Mousike, or the Art of the Muses.

Technique & Style

The engraving features a full-length, frontal depiction of Apollo, showcasing the artist's skill in rendering detailed figures and symbolic objects. The style is characteristic of 15th-century Italian engravings, similar to those attributed to the Master of the E-Series Tarocchi.

Context

The Tarocchi series, to which this engraving belongs, is a set of cards that narrate stories from Greek mythology, highlighting the cultural significance of classical themes in Renaissance art.