Playing card, Tarot, “Chevalier Despee” / Knight of Swords
The front bears a depiction of a mounted knight shown in profile. He is holding a sword in his left hand. The words “CHEVALIER DESPEE” (Chevalier d’epée/Knight of Swords) are written at the bottom.
It is a single-headed card of the Italian suit of swords (Italian spada French epée) from the Tarot of Marseilles deck (Tarot de Marseille).
Inventory number: 857
Date: 18. Jh. (Schätzung)
Materials/techniques: Holzschnitt, schablonenkoloriert
Size: Objektmass (H x B): 12.3 x 6.7 cm
Connection to individuals/companies: unbekannt
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