Here we see a King in all his regalia. Adorned in rich robes he holds a staff with a globe on top. In his other hand is a pentacle, balanced upon his knee. He gazes downwards at it. His throne is adorned with wreaths and garlands. Etched into the chair are carvings of ram heads. Behind his foot is a […]
King of Pentacles
Queen of Pentacles
In the Queen of Pentacles we see a queen seated in a royal chair. In her hands she holds a single pentacle, her gaze focused on it as she contemplates it. A rams head is visible on the chair. On the side of the chair is the faint outline of a gargoyle while above her head we can make out […]
Knight of Pentacles
In the knight of pentacles we see a knight clad in armour contemplating a pentacle he holds in his hand. His visor is up and he has paused in his journey to gaze at the pentacle.
Page of Pentacles
In the page of pentacles we see a young man gazing at a single pentacle. His attire is that of a royal family or at least a wealthy family. He stands in a field, another ploughed field visible in the background. Mountains frame the back of the image.
Ten of Pentacles
In the Ten of Pentacles we see an aged man in a rich, flowing robe, possibly royalty. He is seated in the village centre, or close to the entrance. Two dogs are at his feet. The robe is inscribed with crests, possibly family crests. On the archway above him is another crest, possibly the town or village crest while there […]
Nine of Pentacles
In the Nine of Pentacles we see a lady dressed in splendid attire. Around her are nine pentacles and she gently rests her hand on one of them. In her raised hand is a bird. She seems to be contemplating it. Surrounding her is lush vegetation, a vineyard. In the background, we glimpse the now familiar home or village.
Eight of Pentacles
In the eight of pentacles we see a man labouring with a chisel and hammer, carving pentacles. Six pentacles are stacked up along a tree trunk. He works at one pentacle while another lies finished at his feet. He sits on a bench with the pentacle he works on propped up to allow for accurate and steady carving. In the […]
Seven of Pentacles
In the seven of pentacles we see a man contemplating six pentacles in a bush. A seventh pentacle lies at his feet and he leans on his staff or working implement while he gazes at the bush. The background looks like a field that he has been working.
Six of Pentacles
In the six of pentacles we see a well off gentleman giving money to beggars. In his other hand he holds a scales. We get a glimpse of a village or home in the background. The man is well dressed in luxurious clothes.
Five of Pentacles
The five of pentacles depicts very poor people outside what looks like a church or building of some significance. They are in rags, with the child hobbling along on a crutch. Above them is an ornate glass window with the five pentacles displayed on it. The snow on the ground outside makes the setting all the more wretched.