Nine of Cups 1751

"Nine of Cups" is a hand-painted tarot card created by Claude Burdel in 1751. The card depicts nine ornate golden cups with red lids, each resting upon a base. They are arranged in a symmetrical pattern with elaborate floral and leafy designs, rendered in blue, green, and gold. The card is a small, intimate artwork measuring 4 7/16 x 2 7/16 in. (11.27 x 6.19 cm) (image, sheet)4 5/8 x 2 1/2 in. (11.75 x 6.35 cm) (sheet, each), and is currently housed in the Minneapolis Institute of Art.