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An 18th-century deck with a contemporary colour palette. Otto Spalinger took the woodcuts of Nicolas Conver from 1760 and recoloured them. Clear, vibrant tones that make the classic Marseille symbolism more accessible without altering the structure.
For anyone who knows the original and is curious about a fresher version.
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The Tarot de Marseille has been a fixed reference for centuries, and within that tradition the version by Nicolas Conver from 1760 is often seen as one of the purest. Otto Spalinger took those woodcuts as his starting point and applied a new colour palette: clear, saturated, focused on readability.
The result is a deck that leaves the original structure intact but feels visually more open. The outlines remain sharp, the symbols unchanged. The colouring is what shifts.
The imagery is classic Marseille: geometric figures, heraldic shapes, little perspective. The Major Arcana are untitled or carry French titles, depending on the edition. The Minor Arcana consist of pip cards without scenes, only the symbols themselves: wands, cups, swords and coins.
Spalinger's colouring is stylised but not flat. Where historical Marseille decks often have muted or dusty tones, he opts for more vibrant colours: green, blue, red and yellow come through clearly. This makes the cards easier to distinguish and gives each element more individual weight.
The cards are printed on sturdy cardstock, 63.5 x 120.65 mm. The format is elongated, as is typical for most Marseille decks. The paper shuffles smoothly and holds its shape.
The Conver tradition is known for its architectural balance and tight composition. Spalinger respects that structure fully. Anyone already working with Marseille tarot will recognise the cards immediately. Anyone picking it up for the first time will mainly notice the clarity.
Compared to a Camoin-Jodorowsky or a classic Grimaud, this deck is brighter in colour and less dusty in atmosphere. That makes it more accessible, but also changes the tone: less historical weight, more visual directness.
Lay a card next to an older Marseille version and notice how the colouring reorders the symbols. Same image, different hierarchy.
This deck is intended for anyone who wants to work with the Marseille structure but appreciates a more open colour palette. The guidebook is in English and concise. It does not include extensive meanings or spreads, just a brief explanation of the Marseille tradition.
Anyone used to scenes on the Minor Arcana, as in a Rider-Waite deck, will need to adjust here. The pip cards show only the number of symbols, no narrative. That requires a different way of reading: more intuitive, less story-driven.
Otto Spalinger is an artist who focuses on recolouring classic tarot cards. His work on the Tarot de Marseille Convos is valued for its clarity and respect for the original lines. He does not change compositions, only colour.
How does this deck differ from the original Conver version?
The structure and lines are identical. The difference lies solely in the colouring: Spalinger uses brighter, more saturated colours than the historical prints. That makes the symbols visually more direct.
Are the cards suitable for someone who has not worked with Marseille tarot before?
Yes, but with a note. The Minor Arcana have no scenes, only symbols. That requires a different reading style than a Rider-Waite-based deck. The guidebook explains the basics but remains brief.
| Auteur | Otto Spalinger |
| ISBN | 9783905219463 |
| Uitgeverij | |
| Taal | English |
| SKU | 1502-1067 |
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