Visconti-Sforza tarot deck facts for kids
The Visconti-Sforza tarot deck is a very old and beautiful set of special cards. It is known as the oldest tarot deck that still exists today. These cards were made a long time ago, in the 1400s, for important families in Italy.
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What is the Visconti-Sforza Tarot Deck?
The Visconti-Sforza tarot deck is not just one deck. It is a name for several similar decks that have survived from the 15th century. These decks were made for two powerful families in Italy: the Visconti family and the Sforza family.
Who Ordered These Special Cards?
The first of these decks was ordered by Filippo Maria Visconti. He was the Duke of Milan at the time. A duke was a very important ruler, like a king, in a certain area. Milan was a powerful city in Italy. These cards were hand-painted and very fancy. They showed how rich and important these families were.
Why Are These Decks Important?
These tarot decks are important for a few reasons. First, they are some of the oldest tarot cards we know of. This helps us understand how cards and games have changed over time. Second, they are also amazing works of art. Each card was painted by hand with great detail. They often used gold and silver, making them very valuable. The pictures on the cards tell stories and show people from that time.
Images for kids
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The Empress.
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The Emperor
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Knight of cups.
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Seven of denari.
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Detail from the four of denari
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Damsel of swords
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Mounted lady of denari
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Faith
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Hope
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Charity
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Jack of cups
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Knight of cups
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Queen of batons
See also
In Spanish: Baraja de tarot Visconti-Sforza para niños
