Seven of Swords 1751

"Seven of Swords" is a hand-colored etching by Claude Burdel from 1751. It is a card from a deck of playing cards and depicts a single sword in the center of the card, with seven swords surrounding it in a circular pattern. The swords are drawn in a simple, graphic style, with a focus on their shape and form. The card is a prime example of French playing card design in the 18th century. The card is part of a larger collection of playing cards held by the Minneapolis Institute of Art.