Created in Italy in the late 15th century by an unknown artist, the Sola Busca Tarot is one of the most fascinating and influential decks in history. Named for the Sola-Busca family of Milan, who preserved the only known copy for centuries, this deck’s imagery profoundly shaped the later Rider-Waite-Smith tarot. In 1907, photographs of the cards reached the British Museum, where they were almost certainly studied by Arthur Edward Waite and Pamela Colman Smith. Now, this legendary deck returns to print through the official edition from the Pinacoteca di Brera in Milan, home to the original artwork. The accompanying book explores the history, symbolism, and enduring legacy of this Renaissance masterpiece.

Includes 78-card deck and 144-page guidebook

Deck Size: 3.0″ × 5.0"

Suits: Cups or Chalices, Coins, Batons or Clubs, and Swords

Court Cards: Page or Knave, Knight, Queen, and King

Paola Gnaccolini is an Italian art historian and curator with a specialization in Renaissance art and symbolic iconography. Based in Milan, she works with cultural heritage preservation, exploring how images, myth, and alchemy intertwine in visual traditions. Her deep scholarship and clear writing bring clarity and insight to historic decks such as the Sola Busca, helping modern readers access their rich layers of meaning.