Artwork
Poesia (Poetry)
Poesia (Poetry) is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Master of the S-Series Tarocchi. It dates from 1470 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Poesia (Poetry) is an engraving created by the Master of the S-Series Tarocchi around 1470.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving depicts a female figure wearing a laurel wreath, surrounded by symbolic elements, holding a book and pen, suggesting she is engaged in composing poetry.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by its use of engraving, a technique that allows for detailed rendering of symbols and figures, adding layers of meaning to the composition.
Artist & collection
Talia (Thalia)
Talia (Thalia)
Euterpe
Calliope (from the Tarocchi series D: Apollo and the Muses, #11)
Poetry (from the Tarocchi, series C: Liberal Arts, #27)
Caliope (Calliope)
Euterpe (music, lyric poetry) (from the Tarocchi series D: Apollo and the Muses, #18)
Talia (Thalia)
Melpomene (tragedy) (from the Tarocchi series D: Apollo and the Muses, #17)
Musicha (Music)
Terpsichore (dancing and song) (from the Tarocchi series D: Apollo and the Muses, #13)
Poesia (Poetry)