Cartes de Suisses
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Cartes de Suisses is an 18th-century Tarot card pattern originally produced in Switzerland and later in the Austrian Netherlands (now Belgium). Consequently, it is also referred to as Flemish Tarot or Belgian Tarot. This card pattern has several distinctive features compared to the Tarot de Marseilles:
- Tarot II: The Popesse card is replaced by “L’Espagnol. Capitano Eracasse,” a proud Spanish captain.
- Tarot V: The Pope card is replaced by Bacchus (written as “Bacus”), the god of wine.
- Tarot XII: The writing for the Hanged Man (Le Pendue) card is “Lepen-du.”
- Tarot XVI: The House of God (Maison Dieu) card is replaced by “Lightning” (La Foudre).
- Tarot XXII: The Fool card is numbered, perhaps because it was recently promoted to the top card (see Troggu).
With these characteristics, Cartes de Suisses carries a more primitive quality compared to the Tarot de Marseilles. They are part of the unique cultural and artistic heritage of the 18th century.
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