Cartomancy Collection

Its All in the Cards, 1898 (oil on canvas)
CH198781 Its All in the Cards, 1898 (oil on canvas) by Roseland, Harry Herman (1866-1950); Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

The devil, tarot card, Haute-Savoie, France, Europe

French Cartomancy Book
Comment se tirer les cartes soi-meme (How to interpret the cards yourself) - a French popular manual by Madame Athena

Their credulity is her only science. A fortune teller reads the cards for two credulous wonders in shawls and turbans
FLO4678060 Their credulity is her only science. A fortune teller reads the cards for two credulous wonders in shawls and turbans

France: genre scene showing a bourgeois girl being read the future by maps, 1865
LUX4817873 France: genre scene showing a bourgeois girl being read the future by maps, 1865; (add.info.: France: genre scene showing a bourgeois girl being read the future by maps)

The Fortune Teller in the Kitchen. Scenes of life during the Biedermeier period. Private Collection

The devil and the hanged man, tarot cards, Haute-Savoie, France, Europe

Les Saltimbanks Painting by Gustave Dore (1832-1883), 1874 - Clermont Ferrand
JLJ4600263 Les Saltimbanks Painting by Gustave Dore (1832-1883), 1874 - Clermont Ferrand (Clermont-Ferrand), Musee d art Roger Quilliot by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Musee d Art Roger Quilliot

The Knave of Wands, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck
AGD336587 The Knave of Wands, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck, 1441-47 (colour litho) by Bembo, Bonifacio (c.1420-82) (attr.) (after); 17.5x8.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Fortune Teller, 1869. Private Collection

The Hanged Man, tarot card from the Charles VI or Gringonneur deck (painted card)
XZL151596 The Hanged Man, tarot card from the Charles VI or Gringonneur deck (painted card) by Italian School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Justice, tarot card from the Charles VI or Gringonneur deck (hand painted card)
CHT166656 Justice, tarot card from the Charles VI or Gringonneur deck (hand painted card) by Italian School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Napoleon consulting the fortune teller Marie Anne Lenormand (chromolitho)
3100706 Napoleon consulting the fortune teller Marie Anne Lenormand (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The King of Coins, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck
AGD336589 The King of Coins, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck, 1441-47 (colour litho) by Bembo, Bonifacio (c.1420-82) (attr.) (after); 17.5x8.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Ace of Coins, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck
AGD336595 The Ace of Coins, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck, 1441-47 (colour litho) by Bembo, Bonifacio (c.1420-82) (attr.) (after); 17.5x8.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The King of Wands, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck
AGD336591 The King of Wands, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck, 1441-47 (colour litho) by Bembo, Bonifacio (c.1420-82) (attr.) (after); 17.5x8.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Knight of Wands, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck
AGD336584 The Knight of Wands, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck, 1441-47 (colour litho) by Bembo, Bonifacio (c.1420-82) (attr.) (after); 17.5x8.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Seven of Wands, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck
AGD336566 The Seven of Wands, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck, 1441-47 (colour litho) by Bembo, Bonifacio (c.1420-82) (attr.) (after); 17.5x8.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Ten of Cups, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck
AGD336553 The Ten of Cups, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck, 1441-47 (colour litho) by Bembo, Bonifacio (c.1420-82) (attr.) (after); 17.5x8.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Poster explaining how to draw cards to read the future using the method of Lormand, 1900
LRI4677341 Poster explaining how to draw cards to read the future using the method of Lormand, 1900 by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Cartomancia)

The Knave of Cups, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck
AGD336593 The Knave of Cups, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck, 1441-47 (colour litho) by Bembo, Bonifacio (c.1420-82) (attr.) (after); 17.5x8.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Ace of Cups, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck
AGD336590 The Ace of Cups, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck, 1441-47 (colour litho) by Bembo, Bonifacio (c.1420-82) (attr.) (after); 17.5x8.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Knight of Swords, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck
AGD336586 The Knight of Swords, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck, 1441-47 (colour litho) by Bembo, Bonifacio (c.1420-82) (attr.) (after); 17.5x8.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Knave of Coins, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck
AGD336579 The Knave of Coins, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck, 1441-47 (colour litho) by Bembo, Bonifacio (c.1420-82) (attr.) (after); 17.5x8.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Nine of Wands, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck
AGD336564 The Nine of Wands, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck, 1441-47 (colour litho) by Bembo, Bonifacio (c.1420-82) (attr.) (after); 17.5x8.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Two of Wands, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck
AGD336575 The Two of Wands, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck, 1441-47 (colour litho) by Bembo, Bonifacio (c.1420-82) (attr.) (after); 17.5x8.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

German edition of the Lenormand French cartomancy deck: The Child, The Fox, The Bear
KJN336536 German edition of the Lenormand French cartomancy deck: The Child, The Fox, The Bear, The Star, published by Dondorf, Frankfurt, 19th Century (colour litho) by French School

Loves Oracle, c. 1900 (oil on canvas)
3743995 Loves Oracle, c.1900 (oil on canvas) by Ritzberger, Albert (1853-1915); 77.3x110 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle); eNottingham City Museums & Galleries; German

The Knave of Swords, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck
AGD336585 The Knave of Swords, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck, 1441-47 (colour litho) by Bembo, Bonifacio (c.1420-82) (attr.) (after); 17.5x8.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

German edition of the Lenormand French cartomancy deck: The Rider, The Clover, The Ship
KJN336533 German edition of the Lenormand French cartomancy deck: The Rider, The Clover, The Ship, The House, published by Dondorf, Frankfurt, 19th Century (colour litho) by French School

LeNormand cards in four languages (Hungarian, German, Serb and Croatian)
CHT323075 LeNormand cards in four languages (Hungarian, German, Serb and Croatian), end of the nineteenth century (colour litho) by Hungarian School (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Eight of Wands, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck
AGD336565 The Eight of Wands, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck, 1441-47 (colour litho) by Bembo, Bonifacio (c.1420-82) (attr.) (after); 17.5x8.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Ten of Swords, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck
AGD336542 The Ten of Swords, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck, 1441-47 (colour litho) by Bembo, Bonifacio (c.1420-82) (attr.) (after); 17.5x8.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The tarot cards of the Major Arcana (coloured engraving)
XZL151594 The tarot cards of the Major Arcana (coloured engraving) by Italian School, (19th century); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; Italian, out of copyright

Les cartes Chanson de Beranger in "Oeuvres completes"
XEE4404424 Les cartes Chanson de Beranger in " Oeuvres completes" (1834) by Pierre Jean de Beranger (1780-1857), French poet and songwriter

Cartomance or the art of drawing cards
LSE4095376 Cartomance or the art of drawing cards by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cartomance or the art of drawing cards); Photo eLeonard de Selva; out of copyright

Tarot game. Picture of Epinal, 19th century
LSE4083481 Tarot game. Picture of Epinal, 19th century by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tarot game)

Four Roman sibyls - Four Roman sibylls - engraving from "
XEE4155493 Four Roman sibyls - Four Roman sibylls - engraving from " Usi e Costumi di Tutti i i Popoli dell Universo

The Queen of Cups, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck
AGD336552 The Queen of Cups, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck, 1441-47 (colour litho) by Bembo, Bonifacio (c.1420-82) (attr.) (after); 17.5x8.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Three of Swords, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck
AGD336549 The Three of Swords, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck, 1441-47 (colour litho) by Bembo, Bonifacio (c.1420-82) (attr.) (after); 17.5x8.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Four of Swords, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck
AGD336548 The Four of Swords, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck, 1441-47 (colour litho) by Bembo, Bonifacio (c.1420-82) (attr.) (after); 17.5x8.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

German edition of the Lenormand French cartomancy deck: The Stork, The Dog, The Tower
KJN336537 German edition of the Lenormand French cartomancy deck: The Stork, The Dog, The Tower, The Garden, published by Dondorf, Frankfurt, 19th Century (colour litho) by French School

The Queen of Wands, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck
AGD336592 The Queen of Wands, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck, 1441-47 (colour litho) by Bembo, Bonifacio (c.1420-82) (attr.) (after); 17.5x8.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Knight of Coins, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck
AGD336588 The Knight of Coins, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck, 1441-47 (colour litho) by Bembo, Bonifacio (c.1420-82) (attr.) (after); 17.5x8.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The King of Swords, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck
AGD336581 The King of Swords, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck, 1441-47 (colour litho) by Bembo, Bonifacio (c.1420-82) (attr.) (after); 17.5x8.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The King of Cups, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck
AGD336580 The King of Cups, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck, 1441-47 (colour litho) by Bembo, Bonifacio (c.1420-82) (attr.) (after); 17.5x8.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Seven of Coins, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck
AGD336572 The Seven of Coins, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck, 1441-47 (colour litho) by Bembo, Bonifacio (c.1420-82) (attr.) (after); 17.5x8.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

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Cartomancy, the ancient art of divination through playing cards, has its roots deeply embedded in history. Originating from Europe, specifically Haute-Savoie in France, this mystical practice has captivated minds for centuries. One cannot delve into the world without encountering the enigmatic figure of The Devil. This tarot card symbolizes temptation and urges us to confront our inner demons. It serves as a reminder that we hold both light and darkness within ourselves. Intriguingly, another tarot card that often accompanies The Devil is The Hanged Man. Depicting a man suspended upside down by one foot, it represents sacrifice and surrender. These powerful images evoke contemplation on life's paradoxes and invite us to explore deeper meanings. Artists throughout history have been inspired by cartomancy's allure. Gustave Dore's masterpiece "Les Saltimbanks Painting" transports viewers to 19th-century Clermont Ferrand with its vivid depiction of fortune tellers immersed in their craft. Similarly, "The Fortune Teller, " painted in 1869, captures the intensity between seer and seeker as secrets are unveiled. "It's All in the Cards, " an oil painting from 1898, showcases how cartomancy transcends time with its timeless appeal. Its vibrant colors bring to life a scene where destiny unfolds through each meticulously placed card. The Charles VI or Gringonneur deck holds two significant tarot cards: The Hanged Man and Justice – both beautifully hand-painted treasures steeped in symbolism. These cards offer glimpses into profound truths about balance and karmic consequences. Even Napoleon sought guidance from renowned fortune teller Marie Anne Lenormand during his reign; a chromolitho print immortalizes this intriguing encounter forever etched in history books. Tarot decks like Visconti provide fascinating insights into cartomantic traditions of olden times.