Artwork
The Emperor (from the Tarocchi, series E: Conditions of Man, #9)
The Emperor (from the Tarocchi, series E: Conditions of Man, #9) 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. The Emperor is a print from the Tarocchi series E, a set of engravings depicting the social hierarchy of the time.
About this work
Overview
The Emperor is a print from the Tarocchi series E, a set of engravings depicting the social hierarchy of the time. It is one of ten figures representing different conditions of man.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving shows a crowned male figure seated on a throne, turned to the left and gazing forward. He holds a globe in his right hand, symbolizing his dominion, while an eagle rests at his feet, signifying power.
History & Provenance
The Emperor is part of a series that illustrates the hierarchical order of society, with figures ranging from a beggar to the pope. The Cleveland Museum of Art holds this engraving in its collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Master of the E-Series Tarocchi
Master of the E-Series Tarocchi (b. 1400) was an Italian artist.
The Pope (from the Tarocchi, series E: Conditions of Man, #10)
Jupiter (from the Tarocchi, series A: Firmaments of the Universe, #46)
Genius of the World (from the Tarocchi, series B: Cosmic Principles & Virtues, #33)
The King (from the Tarocchi, series E: Conditions of Man, #8)
Saturn (from the Tarocchi, series A: Firmaments of the Universe, #47)
The Merchant (from the Tarocchi, series E: Conditions of Man, #4)
Imperator (Emperor)
Genius of Time (from the Tarocchi, series B: Cosmic Principles & Virtues, #32)