German made playing card: the jack is represented under the grotesque features of a goggle hunchback and dirty nose wearing objects against the evil eye. Engraving of 1545

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German made playing card: the jack is represented under the grotesque features of a goggle hunchback and dirty nose wearing objects against the evil eye. Engraving of 1545

FGL5489045 German made playing card: the jack is represented under the grotesque features of a goggle hunchback and dirty nose wearing objects against the evil eye. Engraving of 1545; Fototeca Gilardi

Media ID 38179474

© Fototeca Gilardi / Bridgeman Images

Ailment Charm Charms Deformation Deformity Disease Grotesque Grotesques Hunchbacked Illness Pack Of Cards Sick Sickness Supersition Superstition Superstitious C16h Physical Health

EDITORS COMMENTS
This intriguing print captures a German-made playing card from 1545, featuring the jack depicted in a grotesque manner. The jack is portrayed with hunchbacked features, a goggle-eyed expression, and a dirty nose, wearing objects believed to ward off the evil eye. During the 16th century, superstitions and beliefs in charms were prevalent, especially when it came to matters of health and illness. People would often turn to various objects and practices to protect themselves from harm or sickness. The engraving on this playing card reflects the fascination with deformities and physical ailments during that time period. It serves as a reminder of the complex relationship between medicine, superstition, and overall well-being in history. The intricate details of this engraving showcase the skill of the artist who created it. Each line and curve tells a story of its own, inviting viewers to ponder over the significance behind such imagery. Overall, this print is not just a representation of a simple playing card; it is a window into the beliefs and customs of an era long gone but still fascinating to explore.

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