Tarocchi Allegorici - Allegorical Tarot
22 Major Arcana Cards
Dedicated to Ancient Frescos of Bartolomeo Cesi
Theme: B&W Etchings of This Revered Bolognese Artist
Includes Title card (Shown Below) - No Leaflet
Card Size: 6" H x 4" W, 15 x 10 Cm
Limited Ed. of 100 Numbered Decks, Signed by Morena Poltronieri
Printed on Textured, Cream-colored Matte Cardstock
Book-style Cover, Tied with Twine or Comes in a Gift Box
Card Backs: Blank - Reversible
Published by Museo Dei Tarocchi - Hermatena in 2010
Cost: € 80. Euro + Italian Postage
*Special Price for U.S. Customers Below

Description: This historically significant deck is dedicated to the frescos of Bolognese artist, Bartolomeo Cesi. The iconography of Cesi influenced later Tarot imagery. For this reason, and because the Museo dei Tarocchi calls the county of Bologna its home, the publishing branch of the Tarot Museum has created this small production of striking B&W etchings. The cards are printed on softly textured, cream-colored matte cardstock which adds to the charm of this special collection. This beautiful deck is recommended tfor collectors and Tarot art history enthusiasts. Only 100 numbered, signed copies are available in the standard size.

Biography of Bartolomeo Cesi (1556 - 1629)
Cesi was born into a wealthy family and received his artistic training from Giovanni Francesco Bezzo (Nosadella). Cesi was a painter during the Baroque era of the Bolognese School. In Bologna he contributed artwork to the Duomo (Bologna Cathedral), Santo Stefano and the Basilica of San Domenico. Cesi adopted the strict beliefs of the Counter Reformation movement while working on the alter, vault and crypt of the Bologna Cathedral. He believed his life work was solely meant for promoting the Roman Catholic doctrine and exercising his strict faith. Cesi founded a second Bologna painter’s guild in 1599 with his colleague, Ludovico Carracci. He became the Accademia degli Ardenti’s drawing master in 1620. Cesi’s painting were profoundly influenced by his religion and emphasized clarity and focus.

Tarocchi Allegorici
Cards Shown 1st Row: Title, Empress, Emperor
2nd Row: Lovers, Justice, Hermit
3rd Row: Strength, Devil, Sun


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