Visconti di Modrone Tarot
This deck is one of the oldest and most luxurious Tarots, created in the 15th century for the Milanese Visconti family. Lo Scarabeo has released a modern edition of this legendary deck, preserving the grandeur of the original: gilded backgrounds, elegant drawings and the historical atmosphere of the Italian Renaissance.
Original author: unknown artists of Milan, 15th century, attributed to the workshop of Bonifacio Bembo
Publisher: Lo Scarabeo
Year of publication: modern reprints - since the 1990s, in different versions (last updates - after 2015)
Number of cards: 78 cards (some historical editions have not been fully preserved, but all arcana have been restored in modern versions)
Description of the edition: a deck in a box, often with a booklet in several languages; the cards are made with imitation gilded details
Subject: Italian Renaissance, court culture, symbolism of power, wealth and spirituality
Tradition: Historical Tarot, predecessor of the Marseille and Waite traditions
Illustrations: carefully reproduced copies of original 15th century miniatures, with gold backgrounds and exquisite ornamentation
Card size: slightly larger than standard, about 9 x 17 cm (depending on the edition)
Suitable for: collectors, lovers of historical decks, researchers of Tarot symbolism; for those who appreciate the aesthetics of the Renaissance and want to get in touch with the roots of tradition
Visconti di Modrone Tarot is not just a deck, but a historical artifact brought to life in a modern edition. It allows you to touch the origins of Tarot and see how the symbols were born in the luxurious culture of Italian palaces.