The Merchant (from the Tarocchi, series E: Conditions of Man, #4)

before 1467
(Italian, 15th century)
Catalogue raisonné: Hind E. I. 4a
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This engraving is part of the Tarocchi group marked with the letter “E,” and named Conditions of Man. This series outlines the social and hierarchical order of ten characters (Beggar, Servant, Artisan, Merchant, Gentleman, Knight, Doge King, Emperor, and Pope), starting from the lower grade and ending with the most important one.

Here, Merchadante (The Merchant) is shown as a full-length male figure, turned to the left. He reads a piece of paper that he is holding in his hands.
The Merchant (from the Tarocchi, series E: Conditions of Man, #4)

The Merchant (from the Tarocchi, series E: Conditions of Man, #4)

before 1467

Master of the E-Series Tarocchi

(Italian, 15th century)
Italy, Ferrara, 15th century

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