€ 21,95
Paolo Barbieri illustrates for fantasy book covers worldwide. Here he brings the 78 tarot archetypes to life with dragons, mythical figures and intense colour. The images are powerful and direct, no halfway measures.
A deck that speaks straight to your imagination.
Only 6 left in stock
Paolo Barbieri draws for a living. His work appears on book covers by well-known fantasy authors, in card games and as art prints. The Barbieri Tarot brings his distinctive style to the 78 tarot archetypes: full of colour, full of movement, full of mythical beings.
The deck follows the classic structure of 22 Major Arcana and 56 Minor Arcana. The images are not a retelling of Rider-Waite, but an original interpretation that revolves around dragons, fire, mysterious figures and intense contrasts.
The colours are saturated. Red, gold, deep blue and black dominate. Dragons return regularly, not as background but as central figures. Human characters wear clothing that references medieval and mythological traditions, but always with Barbieri's own twist.
The finish is glossy, which makes the colours extra deep. The size is 66 x 120 mm, a standard format that shuffles comfortably. The cardstock is sturdy enough for regular use.
The guidebook is multilingual and contains brief descriptions for each card in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian. No elaborate spreads, but an introduction to tarot and concise meanings.
The images are so strong that they often speak for themselves. Many people who work with this deck look first at the mood, the colours and the posture of the figures before picking up the guidebook. That works, because Barbieri is rarely subtle. If a card is about strength, you see it immediately.
This is not a gentle deck. It does not ask for careful interpretation. It gives direct, sometimes confronting answers.
Lay out a card and look only at the colours and the direction in which the figures are moving. That often tells you more than the card title.
Paolo Barbieri is an Italian illustrator who specialises in fantasy and mythology. His work can be seen worldwide on book covers, in card games and as art prints. His style combines classical painting techniques with digital post-processing, resulting in images that feel both timeless and contemporary.
Does this deck differ strongly from traditional Rider-Waite imagery?
Yes. The structure is classic, but the images are Barbieri's own interpretation. If you are used to Rider-Waite, you will need to look differently here. The symbolism is recognisable, but the execution is entirely his own.
Is the glossy finish practical for daily use?
That depends on your preference. The gloss makes the colours intense, but cards can also show fingerprints more easily. The cardstock is sturdy enough for regular shuffling.
| Auteur | Lo Scarabeo |
| ISBN | 9788865273777 |
| Uitgeverij | |
| Taal | English |
| SKU | 0445-LS14 |
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