Originally commissioned in 1450 by the Duke of Milan, this is one of the oldest tarot decks, and perhaps the most beautiful. Reminiscent of illuminated manuscripts and books of hours, these cards entice the curious with timeless archetypal images and the lure of echoes of historical figures. Lavish Renaissance artwork is highlighted in gold foil.
Originally commissioned in 1450 by the Duke of Milan, this is one of the oldest tarot decks, and perhaps the most beautiful. Reminiscent of illuminated manuscripts and books of hours, these cards entice the curious with timeless archetypal images and the lure of echoes of historical figures. Lavish Renaissance artwork is highlighted in gold foil.
An absolutely stunning display of lavish gold foil and exquisite Renaissance art, this deck is pure magic and mystery! The shimmering gold reflects the light, seducing the intuition and delighting the eye. This deck is a treasure, truly a must-have for all Tarot enthusiasts. Originally commissioned in 1450 by the Duke of Milan, and attributed to Bonifacio Bembo, this is a reproduction of the oldest extant Tarot deck.
This product includes 78 full-color cards and 9 cards with instructions. No booklet included.
The companion booklets for most Lo Scarabeo decks are in five languages: English, Spanish, French, Italian, and German.
“"When we opened this deck its sheer beauty caught us by surprise. We were delighted by every card--rich Renaissance colors placed against a gold foil background surrounded by a black border. The Visconti family ruled Milan and the surrounding area for over one hundred years from the middle of the fourteenth to the close of the fifteenth century. This deck, designed and hand-painted for the Visconti and Visconti-Sforza family, is the oldest existing deck in the world. That is what makes owning this beautiful reproduction such a treat. Look for Visconti family heraldic images in several of the cards."--Chic and Sandra Tabatha Cicero”
Since 1987, Art Publisher Lo Scarabeo has published over 100 Tarot decks that have been acclaimed all over the world for originality and quality. Only the best Italian and International artists are selected for our new decks, and the result is that Lo Scarabeo's decks are all recognizable as an exceptional artistic value.
Tradition
One of Lo Scarabeo's goals is the preservation of traditional Tarot decks.
Development
New decks and ideas are continually gathered from all over the world. This allows Lo Scarabeo to produce some of the most innovative decks available today.
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