Playing card depicting Armenia, 1644

A playing card depicting Armenia, from the set “Geographical Game”, published in Italy in 1644. The set consists of 52 cards.

Armenia is shown as a woman in a loose, flowing dress that falls in folds. On her head she wears an unusual feathered headdress resembling a turban. Below the image is a commentary in French explaining where Armenia is located. The item is kept in the British Museum.