Lovers from Tarot of the Morning Star Inspiration for my depiction of the Lovers tarot card was inspired from a painting by Paolo Uccello known as Saint George and the Dragon. The Subversion of Myth: Paolo Uccello’s Hidden Allegory At first glance, St. George and the Dragon (or similar knight-and-maiden depictions by Uccello) appears to follow the archetypal script: the armored saint, the helpless maiden, the monstrous foe. Yet, as you’ve observed, the composition whispers a different truth. The maiden’s posture—calm, even regal—suggests not captivity but control. The dragon, rather than a ravenous predator, lies subdued, its menace neutered by her delicate […]
