Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Queen of Swords from Ukiyoe Tarot

It was a snowy Sunday and lucky to me I was stuck in my over-heated studio. 
I did not dare to adventure to go outside and finished this Queen of Swords. 




The Queen of Swords is richly dressed. Every motif on the layers of her robe reflects that of her husband, the king of swords. Her outer kimono is decorated with peonies which are the the symbol for nobility and value. In full bloom, peony symbolizes peace and it is also used as a metaphor for female beauty and reproduction. 




The Queen of Swords holds a sword, but it is sheathed, denoting that her power is not temporal, but rather intellectual. She is quick-witted and capable. Her unrestrained hair suggests an original way of thinking. 

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