Octava Spera (Eighth Sphere)

probably c. 1470

Master of the S-Series Tarocchi

Associated Names
Master of the S-Series Tarocchi

Artist, Ferrarese, active c. 1470

The image shows a winged figure standing in a full-body pose. The figure's head is turned slightly upward to the left with a serene expression, delicate facial features, wavy hair, and shoulder-length attire. Large feathered wings extend from the figure's back. The figure holds a circular object with a star pattern. An inscription "OCTAVA SPERAXXXVIII 48" is featured at the bottom of the canvas. The background is plain.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 17.7 x 9.6 cm (6 15/16 x 3 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.954

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hind 'Engravings', Vol. 1, p.240, no. 48, State b

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1960

  • Columbus Gallery of Fine Arts, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, 1960, no cat.

1973

  • Prints of the Italian Renaissance, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., 1973, no. 157.

Bibliography

1938

  • Hind, Arthur M. Early Italian Engraving; a critical catalogue with complete reproductions of all the prints described. 7 vols. London: Bernard Quaritch Ltd., 1938-1948.

1973

  • Levenson et al. 1973, no.64.

Wikidata ID

Q64960467

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