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Visconti A Tarot Deck Fragment
(aka Cary-Yale Tarot Deck or Visconti di Madrone Tarot Deck) One of the earliest Tarot Decks, the Cary Yale Visconti Deck is entirely gilded, with fine paintings upon it. Like the other Visconti decks, it features numerous heraldic devices. Unlike the other Visconti decks, it features a maid and a lady among the court cards.
Traditionally said to have been commissioned by Fillipo Maria Visconti for the 1441 marriage of Bianca Maria Visconti to Francesco Sforza I.
Italy, c. 1441.
Commencement of an enterprise.
Calamities of all kinds.
A sign of birth.
Engagement. Happy marriage and riches. Broken engagement. Separation of lovers.
Birth, Commencement, Beginning, Origin, Source
Persecution, Pursuits Voilence, Vexation, Cruelty, Tyranny.
Good luck, letters or papers relating to money, pleasant tidings
short-lived happiness, a tiresome correspondence.
you will become a widower (widow) and will marry a young widow (young man) and have ten children.