Artwork
Terpsichore (dancing and song) (from the Tarocchi series D: Apollo and the Muses, #13)
Terpsichore (dancing and song) (from the Tarocchi series D: Apollo and the Muses, #13) 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, Terpsichore, is part of the Tarocchi series D, Apollo and the Muses.
About this work
Overview
This engraving, Terpsichore, is part of the Tarocchi series D, Apollo and the Muses. It depicts one of the nine Muses from Greek mythology, goddesses who embodied various artistic and intellectual pursuits.
Subject & Meaning
Terpsichore is shown as a full-length figure in a seaside landscape, playing a medieval guitar. As the Muse of dance and song, she represents the creative and performative aspects of these arts.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by its engraved style, typical of the Tarocchi series attributed to the Master of the E-Series Tarocchi, an Italian artist active in the 15th century.
Context
The Muses, including Terpsichore, were revered in Greek mythology as daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne, overseeing different branches of the arts and sciences under Apollo's guidance.
Artist & collection
Artist
Master of the E-Series Tarocchi
Master of the E-Series Tarocchi (b. 1400) was an Italian artist.
Erato (lyric and love poetry) (from the Tarocchi series D: Apollo and the Muses, #14)
Thalia (comedy, pastoral poetry) (from the Tarocchi series D: Apollo and the Muses, #16)
Urania (astronomy) (from the Tarocchi series D: Apollo and the Muses, #12)
Clio (history) (from the Tarocchi series D: Apollo and the Muses, #19)
Apollo (from the Tarocchi, series D: Apollo and the Muses, #20)
Melpomene (tragedy) (from the Tarocchi series D: Apollo and the Muses, #17)
Euterpe (music, lyric poetry) (from the Tarocchi series D: Apollo and the Muses, #18)
Calliope (from the Tarocchi series D: Apollo and the Muses, #11)
Terpsicore (Terpsichore)