Five of Coins 1751

This is the Five of Coins, made by Claude Burdel, a Swiss tarot card designer during the 18th century. Look closely at the coins themselves, adorned with a trefoil symbol – a motif deeply rooted in heraldry and religious symbolism. The trefoil, with its three-lobed form, echoes the Holy Trinity in Christianity, a symbol of unity and divine strength. But let us trace its path through time: we see echoes of this triad in the ancient world as well, representing cosmic principles in various pagan traditions. Consider the emotional weight of such symbols. In the Renaissance, the resurgence of classical motifs intertwined with Christian iconography, creating a complex interplay of meanings. This merging of symbols reflects the human need to find connections between the past and present, the sacred and the secular. It’s a potent reminder of how symbols evolve, carrying layers of meaning across generations, and engaging our collective memory.