1988 Lanzichenecchi Tarot Uncut Sheet Poster – Giorgio Trevisan – Lo Scarabeo

Exceptional original uncut printing sheet poster of I Tarocchi dei Lanzichenecchi. Conceived and illustrated by renowned Italian artist Giorgio Trevisan, one of the most celebrated comic-book and fantasy illustrators of the late twentieth century. 🔹 Published in 1988 by Lo Scarabeo, under the direction of Piero Alligo, as part of the prestigious Tarocchi d’Arte series. 🔹 This impressive large-format sheet displays the complete set of 22 Major Arcana exactly as arranged for production before cutting, offering a rare glimpse into the printing process of one of Lo Scarabeo’s early artistic tarot creations. 🔹 Inspired by the turbulent world of the Landsknechts (Lanzichenecchi), the famous German mercenary soldiers of the Renaissance, the artwork combines historical atmosphere, medieval symbolism, and Trevisan’s rich painterly style. 🔹 Approximate size: 71 × 50 cm (28 × 19.7 inches) 🔹 Condition: A- (Excellent) – exceptionally well preserved with only minor signs of handling. 🔹 Features the artist's printed signature and publication details, making it a highly desirable display piece for tarot enthusiasts and collectors of Italian fantasy art. 🔹 Ideal for framing and display as a unique piece of tarot history. 🔹 Will be shipped carefully rolled in a rigid cardboard tube. 🪶 Collector's Note Original uncut tarot sheets from the early years of Lo Scarabeo are becoming increasingly difficult to locate, especially those from the celebrated Tarocchi d’Arte collection. Unlike modern reproductions, these production sheets were never intended for widespread distribution and were usually discarded after printing. The Lanzichenecchi Tarot occupies a special place in Lo Scarabeo's history, representing the publisher's transition toward richly illustrated artistic tarot decks that would later become famous worldwide. Giorgio Trevisan's dramatic interpretation of Renaissance Europe gives this sheet exceptional visual appeal, making it desirable both as a tarot collectible and as a work of fantasy illustration.