id:			106396
accession number:	1924.432.50
share license status:	CC0
url:			https://clevelandart.org/art/1924.432.50
updated:		2023-08-23 19:07:25.809000

The Empyrean Sphere (from the Tarocchi, series A:  Firmaments of the Universe, #50), before 1467. Master of the E-Series Tarocchi (Italian, 15th century). Engraving; The Cleveland Museum of Art, Dudley P. Allen Fund 1924.432.50

title:				The Empyrean Sphere (from the Tarocchi, series A:  Firmaments of the Universe, #50)
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creation date:			before 1467
creation date earliest:		1457
creation date latest:		1467
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creditline:			Dudley P. Allen Fund
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culture:	Italy, Ferrara, 15th century
technique:	engraving
department:	Prints
collection:	PR - Engraving
type:		Print
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catalogue raisonne: Hind E.I. 50a

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CREATORS

* Master of the E-Series Tarocchi (Italian, 15th century)  - artist

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	inscription:	Inscription scratched out at the top of the print. Lettered below the image of Prima Causa (First Cause): [A] / [PRIMA CAUSA XXXXX] / [50]
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digital description:
This engraving is part of the Tarocchi group marked with the letter “A”, and named<em> Firmaments of the Universe</em>. This series comprises the seven planets from the classical astronomy (Moon, Mercury, Venus, Sun, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn) and the three celestial spheres that separate them from the Supreme Entity (<em>Prima Causa</em>) from which everything was originated. <br><br>Here, <em>Prima Causa</em> (First Cause) personified God himself. It is shown as concentric circles representing the surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected. This is a diagram of the universe. It displays earth at the center and make up of four circles standing for the four elements (earth, water, air, and fire). Beyond earth are the seven circles symbolizing each planet. It follows the <em>primum mobile</em> and finally the three radiant circles of the Trinity.

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