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Master of the E-Series Tarocchi

The Doge (from the Tarocchi, series E: Conditions of Man, #7)

before 1467
engraving hand-colored with gold

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The Doge was the titular head of government in Venice, and corresponded to the duke or the marquis in other parts of Italy. The Doge represented the potentate closest in power and position to a king. In the Tarocchi set the Doge is placed below the engraving displaying the King.

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