ANGEL of the NINTH SPHERE - Primo Mobile
E-Series Tarocchi Cards Framed Matted Engraving Print
The original Metal Engraving of this print was crafted in Italy, in 1467 by 1 of 2 unknown artists referred to as Masters of the E Series. The original set of prints can be found in the Cleveland Museum of Art in Cleveland, Ohio. The information in the next paragraph is from their website.
" Engraving Primo Mobile (Prime Mover or
the Angel of the Ninth Sphere) is personified as a full-length angel,
turned to left, and holding up a large sphere in its hands while only
standing on its left foot. The Prime Mover corresponds to the ninth and
last of the material spheres, beyond the region of the fixed starts. It
was believed to be crystalline and invisible, as well as in direct
contact with the First Cause—God himself—from which it takes its
infinite speed. Thus, it is here shown as an empty disc held by an angel
in a dancing pose. This is from the Series - Firmaments of the Universe."
This is a reproduction of that engraving. I do not know what year it was made.
This Print/Engraving is Hand-colored With Gold
It is professionally framed & matted.
Frame: Silver With Black Lines (to look like marble) Wood Detailed Design
With Double Matting - Inside Matte is White - Outer Matte is Cream Colored*
*In the pictures from further away, the
matte appears pink or peach on my monitor but it is cream colored, like
the close up pictures.
Metal Wall Hanger - Center Top Back
Wood Frame Measures 9 1/4" W x 13 1/4" H
Opening in Matt Measures 4" W x 6 3/4" H
This would look great in a Library, Living Room, Study, Office or Bedroom.
Check our listings for another E-series Tarocchi Card Engraving to go with this. Same matting & frame. Shown in the last picture.
Excellent Pre Owned Condition except for a small water stain in the lower left corner of the outer matte.
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