The Stone Visconti Tarot

The Stone Visconti Tarot is a contemporary interpretation of the iconic Visconti-Sforza Tarocchi, one of the oldest surviving tarot decks, dating back to 15th-century Italy. Creator Lily Stone aimed to infuse this historical masterpiece with new color, texture, and brilliance, breathing modern vitality into its classic imagery. The project successfully funded on Kickstarter in 2021, indicating a strong interest in historical tarot reimagined with a fresh aesthetic.

This deck is designed to honor the original artistry while making it accessible and appealing to a modern audience. By focusing on enhanced color and texture, the Stone Visconti Tarot seeks to highlight the intricate details and symbolic depth of the original cards, which were often hand-painted for aristocratic families. The reimagining process suggests a careful balance between preservation of historical essence and contemporary artistic enhancement.

As a limited edition release, the deck caters to collectors and enthusiasts of historical tarot. The campaign offered both unsigned and signed editions, with a total limited run of 750 unsigned decks and 50 signed decks. This exclusivity underscores its appeal as a unique art object as well as a functional divination tool, bridging the gap between historical artifact and modern collectible.

This deck is ideal for tarot collectors who appreciate historical decks but desire a more vibrant, modern aesthetic. It also appeals to experienced tarot readers interested in the lineage of the Rider-Waite-Smith system, as the Visconti-Sforza is a foundational deck. Enthusiasts of art history and those seeking a unique, limited-edition tarot will also find this deck compelling.

Lily Stone is an artist, lawyer, and a seasoned tarot collector with over 40 years of experience. Her creative process is entirely technology-driven due to a disability, working from her bed with the support of friends and her two Chinese Crested dogs. Her deep passion for tarot is further evidenced by her online store, The Lily Stone Quarry, where she sells nearly 2000 vintage and rare tarot decks from her personal collection, highlighting her extensive knowledge and dedication to the art of tarot.