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.
Publisher Review:
When I was in high school, I was fortunate enough to take a trip
through Europe. I desperately wanted to see some of the famous
sites. I ended up disappointed with many of them. The Leaning Tower
of Pisa was just an old building falling on its side. The Eiffel
Tower was an enormous rusty hunk of metal. The Mona Lisa was dark,
dingy, and criss-crossed with hairline cracks. The ceiling of the
Sistine Chapel was likewise dark and dismal with muted colors (it's
been cleaned since I was there). The truth is that great works of
art and architecture age and need to be cared for. Most art does
not receive the appropriate care. Perhaps the oldest--and certainly
the most complete--example we have of the Tarot is known by a
variety of names. Attributed to Bonifacio Bembo, they were
commissioned in 1450 for Filippo Maria Visconti, the Duke of Milan,
Italy. Because they weren't finished until his successor, Francesco
Sforza, was in office, this deck is often called the
Visconti-Sforza Tarot or simply the Visconti Tarot. Today read
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