The Popess 1751

This hand-colored etching by Claude Burdel depicts "La Papesse," or the High Priestess, a card from a French Tarot deck. The work, created in 1751, features a woman dressed in ornate robes, seated and holding a book. Her attire and pose suggest her wisdom and power, qualities associated with the High Priestess in Tarot readings. The vibrant colors and intricate details characteristic of Burdel's work create a visually compelling and evocative image, reflecting the complex symbolism inherent in the Tarot deck.