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Genius of the World (from the Tarocchi, series B: Cosmic Principles & Virtues, #33)

before 1467

Master of the E-Series Tarocchi

(Italian, active 1400s)
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Culture
Italy, Ferrara, 15th century
Medium
engraving
Credit Line
Dudley P. Allen Fund 1924.432.33
Catalogue raisonné
Hind E.I. 33a
Public Domain
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Location
Not on view
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Description

This engraving is part of the group marked with the letter “B,” and named Cosmic Principles and the Virtues, which comprises the three Universal principles or Genii (Light, Time, and Space) alongside the four cardinal virtues (Prudence, Temperance, Fortitude, and Justice) and the three theological ones (Faith, Hope, and Charity). The three allegorical figures of the Genii open group B and appear to be an artistic invention of the author of the Tarocchi series.

Here, Cosmico (Genius of the World) is personified as a full-length winged male youth, in frontal view. Behind him is a forest. In his right hand, Cosmico holds up a celestial sphere.

Genius of the World (from the Tarocchi, series B: Cosmic Principles & Virtues, #33)

before 1467

Master of the E-Series Tarocchi

(Italian, active 1400s)
Italy, Ferrara, 15th century

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