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The Artisan (from the Tarocchi, series E: Conditions of Man, #3), before 1467. Creator
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The Artisan (from the Tarocchi, series E: Conditions of Man, #3), before 1467. Creator
The Artisan (from the Tarocchi, series E: Conditions of Man, #3), before 1467. While differing greatly from traditional Tarocchi or tarot cards, this set earned its misleading name because of a few, unimportant similarities. Never a game, scholars generally agree that this set was an educational tool, used to visually describe a fifteenth-century philosophical model of the universe. It was believed that the universe was a ladder-like structure that began with the beggar and rose through the ranks of man, the muses, the liberal arts, the virtues, and the planets, until it finally reached the pinnacle, the dwelling place of God. Reflecting this order, these fifty engravings were divided into five groups of ten: the Conditions of Man; Apollo and the Muses; the Liberal Arts (with three added disciplines--Poetry, Philosophy, and Theology); the Virtues (with three personifications of cosmic principles called " genii" ); and the Firmaments of the Universe. Designed, engraved, and hand-coloured in gold by anonymous artists and craftsmen, the series exists in two versions. The museums set, known as the " E" series (named for the letter in the lower left corner of the prints in the first group of ten), is believed to be the original, while the " S" series (the letter " S" was substituted for the " E" ) is considered to be an inferior copy, made within a decade of the first
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The Artisan (from the Tarocchi, series E: Conditions of Man, #3), before 1467. A captivating glimpse into the fifteenth-century philosophical model of the universe, this print showcases one of the fifty engravings from a unique set known as The Artisan. Although it bears some resemblance to traditional tarot cards, this collection was not intended for gaming but rather served as an educational tool. Crafted by anonymous artists and craftsmen, these exquisite prints were designed with intricate detail and hand-colored in gold. Divided into five groups of ten, each section represents a different aspect of the hierarchical order believed to govern the universe during that time period. The first group titled "Conditions of Man" depicts a ladder-like structure starting with beggars and ascending through various ranks such as man himself, muses, liberal arts, virtues, and planets until reaching its zenith at God's dwelling place. Two versions exist today; however, scholars consider the 'E' series to be the original while regarding the 'S' series as an inferior copy created shortly after. This particular print belongs to Heritage Art/Heritage Images collection. Immerse yourself in history with this remarkable artwork that offers insight into medieval philosophy and serves as a testament to human curiosity about our place within the cosmos.
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