Topic: Provenance

Peter Mark Adams describes the unique characteristics of the Sola Busca deck, noting its departure from traditional Tarot structures and its complete lack of Christian symbolism. The deck was created by a Renaissance master engraver but lacks a clear provenance for 300 years of its 500-year existence. Adams spent three years decoding its multi-layered symbolism, which includes provocative imagery such as decapitations and infants over fire pits.

The Sola Busca deck is the oldest complete tarot-style deck in existence, though it differs significantly from traditional tarot trumps. Created by a Renaissance master engraver, the deck is notable for its high artistic quality and the complete absence of Christian imagery, which was highly unusual for the 15th century. The deck's provenance remains a mystery, as its whereabouts for 300 of its 500-year history are entirely undocumented.

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