jmd
One of the interesting aspects of the fives is that they seem to complete images which were begun in the previous card.
For example, the four of Staffs sometimes is shown with two flower stems cut vertically which, if joined and the flower heads removed, completes the image as a five of 'wands'.
Likewise, the four of Coins has a central motif which metamorphosises into a fifth Coin.
With the Swords, the central flower within the double vesica seems to straighten to become one of the straight swords piercing through the central curved swords.
Only the Cups seem to have clearly a Cup added - an addition proper of growth.
I'll make other minor comments later, but thought this may open discussions
Attached is a copy of the five of swords from the Schaffhouse (Tarot Classic) deck - not quite a Marseille, but one in which I enjoy the clarity of sword depiction...
For example, the four of Staffs sometimes is shown with two flower stems cut vertically which, if joined and the flower heads removed, completes the image as a five of 'wands'.
Likewise, the four of Coins has a central motif which metamorphosises into a fifth Coin.
With the Swords, the central flower within the double vesica seems to straighten to become one of the straight swords piercing through the central curved swords.
Only the Cups seem to have clearly a Cup added - an addition proper of growth.
I'll make other minor comments later, but thought this may open discussions
Attached is a copy of the five of swords from the Schaffhouse (Tarot Classic) deck - not quite a Marseille, but one in which I enjoy the clarity of sword depiction...