Giuoco di carte con nuoua forma di tarocchini
By: intaglio in rame di Gioseppe Maria Mitelli ...
Published: 1663
Place of publication: [Bologna? : s.n
Language: ita
Subjects: Mitelli, Giuseppe Maria, 1634-1718.; Tarot cards -- Italy -- Early works to 1800.; Card games in art -- Early works to 1800.
Genres: Early works to 1800.
Other titles: Givoco di carte, con nuova forma di tarocchini; Gioco di carte di tarocchini
Notes: Costume e società nei giochi a stampa di Giuseppe Maria Mitelli, p. 140-146, 158 (items 2.32.1-2.32.7 describe each of the 7 leaves)
Buscaroli, Rezio. Agostino e Giuseppe Maria Mitelli, catalogo, p. 38, item 25²-28
Illustrated title leaf (etching) and [62] illustrations for Tarot cards.
Title leaf has artist's dedication to Filippo Bentivoglio and prefatory remarks.
Plates are signed: Gioseppe Maria Mitelli Inv[enzione] Dis[egno] e Int[aglio].
Date of publication suggested by Costume e società nei giochi a stampa di Giuseppe Maria Mitelli, p. 158, 2.32.1.
The artist's portrait appears in an oval frame, above his name, on the ace of one suit of cards (denari), 3rd leaf of plates; the Bentivoglio heraldic shield (with hand saw) appears on the VI of spades directly below it. Cf. R. Buscaroli. Agostino e Giuseppe Maria Mitelli, catalogo, p. 38, and especially Costume e società nei giochi a stampa di Giuseppe Maria Mitelli, p. 158.
LC copy half bound in vellum with decorated paper over limp boards.