20 major
21 additional
56 minor
x
5"
![[cover]](http://www.learntarot.com/mhbook.gif)
![[back design]](http://www.learntarot.com/mhback.gif)
![[Star]](http://www.learntarot.com/mhworld.gif)
![[6 of Wands]](http://www.learntarot.com/mhwater.gif)
The Minchiate Tarot by Brian Williams is an redesigned, modern version of the minchiate tarot invented in Florence in the mid-16th century. Williams' images are original, but they closely follow the poses, symbols and attributes of earlier decks. The Minchiate Tarot has 97 cards instead of the usual 78. Many cards are repeated, but there are also 12 astrological sign cards, 4 element cards and virtue cards such as Faith, Hope and Charity. Minchiate cards traditionally do not have titles, but Williams has added card names and numbers in English and Italian. In the companion book The Minchiate Tarot, Williams describes the meaning and symbolism of each card. He also traces the historical development of the image with many illustrations from earlier decks and works of art.
| Number of Cards | Size | Copyright | Book Cover | Card Back Design |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97 20 major |
3" x 5" |
1999 | |
|
Language of Card Titles: English and Italian
Also Included: instruction book (264 pages)
Major Arcana Cards:
Fool, Magician, Grand Duke, Western Emperor, Eastern Emperor,
Love, Temperance, Strength, Justice, Wheel of Fortune, Chariot,
Time, Hanged Man, Death, Devil, Tower, Hope,
Prudence, Faith, Charity
Additional Cards:
Fire, Water, Earth, Air
Libra, Virgo, Scorpio, Aries, Capricorn, Sagittarius, Cancer,
Pisces, Aquarius, Leo, Taurus, Gemini,
Star, Moon, Sun, World, Fame
Suit Names: Staves (Wands), Cups, Swords, Coins (Pentacles)
Court Cards: King, Queen, Knight, Handmaid (Page)
SAMPLE CARD IMAGES:
![[Page of Swords]](http://www.learntarot.com/mhppg.gif)
![[3 of Cups]](http://www.learntarot.com/mhw2.gif)
![[Hanged Man]](http://www.learntarot.com/mhsaggit.gif)
