Tarot de Marseille
Charles Cheminade Tarot
Marseille Tarot cards by Charles Cheminade of Grenoble, France, early 18th century.
Épinal Tarot
The woodcuts were produced by Francois Georgin (1801-1863), a famous engraver during the Napoleonic period, retaining the composition and general features of the Tarot de Marseille.
Iohann Christoph Hes Tarot c.1750
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by Simon Wintle
Facsimile of Tarot de Marseille by Iohann Christoph Hes, Augsburg, c.1750.
Jean Noblet Tarot de Marseille
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by Simon Wintle
Jean Noblet: the oldest known ‘Tarot de Marseille’ deck, Paris, c.1650.
Perspectives on the History of Tarot
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by Simon Wintle
Tarot, originally a 15th century card game from Italy, has evolved into a form of personal mysticism and spiritual exploration, offering new visions of expanding awareness.
Pike and Clover playing cards
Pike and Clover playing cards created by Ian Cumpstey, Cumbria, UK, 2018.
Tarot of Musterberg
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by Simon Wintle
Designed by Cesare Asaro to simulate decks from the 1700s or earlier, the Tarot of Musterberg is based on the traditional Tarot de Marseille but with an imaginary historical background.
The Combination of Images and Text on early playing cards
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by Simon Wintle
When playing cards have titles or legends these reference a written/literary tradition of some form. It connects the image to a wider cultural sphere, extending the visual impact.
Vergnano Tarot 1826-1851
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by Simon Wintle
Stefano Vergnano’s Tarot and playing card factory holds a special place in the history of the Tarot.