And this one. I wonder which deck was the first to show the figure on the edge of a precipice? http://emblem.libraries.psu.edu/Ripa/Images/ripa060b.htm Ripa's Iconologia: Danger A Stripling walks in the Fields; treads upon a Snake which bites his Leg; on his right Side there is a Precipice, and a To...

Mary, I couldn't call myself a historian of any kind, but your research and conclusions are not only compelling but very seductive. I read your essay this morning and have been thinking about it all day - the painting is even more wonderful now that the people have come alive.

Pen

This old etching reminds me so strongly of Tarocco Neoclassico's Il Matto, that I can't help wondering if there could be any connection. The text reads: Unidentified. Wie gewonnen, so zerronnen [ex-soldier with arm in sling walking with walking stick, small dog behind him, battle scene in background...

The text from the previous page is interesting too - imagine every 's' written in the old way, like a long 'f'. from Ripa's Iconologia: A person at Man's Estate, in a long black garment; laughing; riding upon a Hobby-horse; holding, in one Hand, a Whirligig of Past-board; and plays the Fool with Chi...

From Cesare Ripa's Iconologia (first published in 1593, not illustrated). The previous page displays the text.

http://emblem.libraries.psu.edu/Ripa/Im ... pa059b.htm

from Cesare Ripa's Iconologia (first published 1593, text only). The icon for Strength depicts a lady with a lion on her shield. The previous page displays the text.

http://emblem.libraries.psu.edu/Ripa/Im ... pa032b.htm

From The Shepherd's Great Calendar, 15th Cent. The closest I've found to the Tarot de Marseille Star iconography. The image in the lower circle refers to Aquarius.

https://imgur.com/a/vNmDN

From A Catechisme by Laurence Vaux, 1583 Very similar to the images on many Tarot de Marseille, except for the presence of Christ and an extra angel, which gives extra weight to the argument that it would have been blasphemous to depict Christ on cards. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v201/goldenw...

Cerberus? Eureka?


https://imgur.com/l3M8zqy

Pen