Six of Coins 1751

This is the "Six of Coins," a card created around 1750 by Claude Burdel, a Swiss tarot card maker. The coins, the dominant symbol, resonate deeply with archetypal themes of wealth and material prosperity. Consider the persistent motif of coins across various eras, from ancient Roman currency adorned with emperors to the gold in Renaissance paintings, each reflecting the cultural values of its time. We see here that these coins feature a symbol in the middle, a cluster of three shapes, like crowns, which speak to the more hierarchical societal values of the 18th Century. The arrangement of these coins and ornaments creates a visual rhythm, engaging us on an emotional level that transcends the mere concept of wealth. It is as though the collective memory of fortune—its allure and potential for both creation and destruction—is embedded within the design, resurfacing through the artistry of Burdel.