Who created "Polimnia (Polyhymnia)"?

Polimnia (Polyhymnia) was created by Master of the E-Series Tarocchi in c. 1465.

When was "Polimnia (Polyhymnia)" created?

This artwork was created c. 1465.

What medium is "Polimnia (Polyhymnia)"?

Polimnia (Polyhymnia) is engraving with gilding.

Is "Polimnia (Polyhymnia)" in the public domain?

Yes, Polimnia (Polyhymnia) is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Polimnia (Polyhymnia)

Master of the E-Series Tarocchi

c. 1465

Medium

engraving with gilding

Dimensions

sheet: 17.8 x 9.9 cm (7 x 3 7/8 in.)

Classification

Department

CG-E

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

Accession Number

1969.6.6

About the Artist

Master of the E-Series Tarocchi

The Master of the E-Series Tarocchi was an anonymous Italian engraver active in Ferrara around 1465, during the vibrant era of the Este court. His early life and training remain undocumented, but stylistic affinities link him to artists collaborating with Francesco del Cossa on the frescoes of Palazzo Schifanoia's Salone dei Mesi. Working in the Ferrarese tradition, he produced the pioneering E-se...

Polimnia (Polyhymnia)

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