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The King (from the Tarocchi, series E: Conditions of Man, #8)
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The King (from the Tarocchi, series E: Conditions of Man, #8)

Master of the E-Series Tarocchi (Italian, active 1460s), artist · before 1467 · engraving hand-colored with gold

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This engraving is part of the Tarocchi group marked with the letter “E,” and named Conditions of Man . This series outlines the social and hierarchical order of ten characters (Beggar, Servant, Artisan, Merchant, Gentleman, Knight, Doge King, Emperor, and Pope), starting from the lower grade and ending with the most important one. Here, Re (The King) is shown as a full-length crowned male figure, facing front. The ruler is seated on his throne, and holds a scepter with his right hand.

Cleveland Museum of Art’s own description
Credit lineThe King (from the Tarocchi, series E: Conditions of Man, #8), before 1467. Master of the E-Series Tarocchi (Italian, active 1460s). Engraving hand-colored with gold. The Cleveland Museum of Art, Dudley P. Allen Fund, 1924.432.8
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