ENTROALPERCORSO - Intothepath Tarot
22 Major Arcana Cards
Martino Barbieri Created Cards 1-16,
Cards 17-21 + 0 Created by Morena Poltronieri, Following His Design & Concept
Proceeds to be Donated to Cancer Research
Printed on Textured, Cream-colored Matte Cardstock
Card Backs: Blank - Reversible
Leaflet in Italian, Translated into English
Theme: Imaginative Mechanisms, Colorfully Designed
Card Size: 6" H x 4" W, 15 x 10 cm
Very Limited & Special Edition of 50 Numbered Sets, Signed by Morena Poltronieri
Includes Small, Hand-blown Glass Wand by Martino Barbieri, with Inscription Card
Comes in Stained Wooden Box with Golden Clasp
Title Card Attached to Box Lid with Hot Wax Seal
Published by Museo Dei Tarocchi - Hermatena, 2010
Cost: € 190. Euro + Italian Postage

Description: Martino Barbieri (1948-2009), renown Italian sculpture and visionary was a jovial, high spirited and innovative artisan and beloved friend to Morena Poltronieri. He was closely associated with the Museo dei Tarocchi. Morena was with Martino until the very end of his battle with cancer. This is Martino’s final work; designed in images intended to become sculptures. Many imaginative mechanisms represent the gears that keep life in motion. Through these fanciful devices were born the fragments of stories that evolved like a mosaic, and created a single work: this deck of Tarot. Each image is a sequence of the life and poetry that Martino embodied. But as Morena explains further in the leaflet, every story has its own destiny and that of this artist ended on the Tower card, because he has returned 'home', that of spirit, where, sooner or later we all return. And so, Morena lovingly gathered these concepts, making certain to keep his heart and soul at the center of it, and attempted to complete the deck where Martino left off. From the Star to the Fool...as above so below.

This handsome set was crafted with a profound love and respect for this brilliant artist and friend. The care and attention to detail put into its production is apparent. From the sturdy varnished wooden box, to delicate little glass bobble or wand made by Martino himself (each one unique). The cards are printed on softly textured, cream-colored matte cardstock which compliments the beauty of this special edition. The proceeds will be donated to cancer research. This is limited to only 50 numbered sets signed by Morena Poltronieri. Other decks by Martino Barbieri published by the Museo are the Breakfast Tarot and the Lunch Tarot,which can both be found on this page. They exhibit more of Martino’s whimsical, playful nature which also maintains a keen understanding of the symbology of Tarot.

ENTROALPERCORSO - Intothepath Tarot
Cards Shown 1st Row: Title, High Priestess, Empress
2nd Row: Emperor, Lovers, Justice
3rd Row: Temperance, Devil, Moon