Mars, Mantegna Tarocchi — Antique Celestial Print
Mars, Mantegna Tarocchi — Antique Celestial Print
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Mars appears not in his usual war chariot but enthroned on a triumphal carriage, a wolf — the animal sacred to him — crouched at his feet. Rome elevated this god of war above his Greek counterpart Ares, and the Tarocchi's design reflects that martial gravity, presenting him as a conquering ruler rather than a mere fighter. Fifth in the series' ascending run of planetary spheres, between the Sun and Jupiter, the card belongs to the 50-plate E-series engraved in northern Italy around 1465, a visual encyclopedia of social rank, learning, and virtue climbing toward the heavens — never an actual deck used for play. Long attributed to Andrea Mantegna, the series is now generally believed to be the work of an unknown engraver, sometimes called the Master of the E-series Tarocchi.
Materials & origin
- Material: 200 gsm gallery-grade, acid-free fine-art paper (FSC-certified).
- Print: Archival giclée, 12-colour printing, smooth matte finish for glare-free display.
- Artwork: Restored from a public-domain original; colour and detail digitally cleaned for large-format print.
- Origin: Made on demand and shipped from the print hub nearest you, cutting transit and waste.
- Framing: Sold unframed; ships rolled in a protective tube.
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It has completely changed how the guest room feels. Every line in Mars, Mantegna Tarocchi is crisp, even in the busiest areas. I already have my eye on a second one…
My only complaint is that I wish they made a bigger version. The balance of light and dark in Mars, Mantegna Tarocchi came out better than I expected. It is staying right where it is.
I have bought a lot of art online and this is the first time it looked exactly like the listing. The clarity of Mars, Mantegna Tarocchi makes it look like the original was photographed yesterday. Genuinely delighted with it.
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